Victoria Cup trendwatch: Radio Gaga and Tartiflette tick our boxes

Ascot’s 7f Victoria Cup handicap is the big betting race of the coming weekend and with 55 runners still among the declarations Coral’s Victoria Cup betting is ripe with big prices. To aid punters in narrowing down the would-be winners news.coral.co.uk takes a look at the trends that unite the victorious steeds of the last 10 runnings.

Nine of the last 10 winners of the Victoria Cup had taken in no more than two races that season.

So not: Arnold Lane, Monsieur Chevalier, Custom Cut, Santefisio, Two For Two, Es Que Love, Guest Of Honour, Solar Deity, Haafasixpence, King Of Eden, Galician, Verse Of Love, Piscean, King Of Jazz, Lowther, Al’s Memory, Forceful Appeal, Docofthebay.

Nine of the last 10 to triumph had previously scored over the 7f Victoria Cup trip or further.

So not: Khubala, Dream Tune, Balty Boys.

Nine of the last 10 winners had run in the 40 days preceding the race.

Son not: Born To Surprise, Well Painted, Bertiewhittle, Redvers.

Nine of the past 10 scorers had raced in a Class 2 or higher rated contest last time.

So not: Jamesie, Lightning Cloud, Enrol,

Eight of the previous 10 to take this famous handicap were aged four of five years old.

So not: Royal Rock, Smart Socks, Noble Citizen, Prince Of Johanne, Mabait, Bubbly Bellini, Lutine Bell, Head Of Steam, Excellent Guest,  Good Authority, Bronze Prince.

Eight of the last 10 victors had previously won at Class 3 level or higher.

So not: Loving Spirit, Glen Moss.

Seven victors and 10 of the 30 horses to place during the last decade carried between 8st5lbs and 8st13lbs.

So not: Burwaaz, Sound Hearts, Cape Classic, Rebellious Guest, Farlow, Burn The Boats, Jack Of Diaminds, Comrade Bond.