Paddy Power Gold Cup: Timeform ratings and verdict

Timeform's Analyst Verdict and 1-2-3

JAGWAR was one of the most progressive horses in training over fences last term, winning 4 of his 5 starts, culminating in success in the Plate at the Festival. Looking every inch a graded performer in the making, he's fancied to defy the assessor again and bag another big prize. Vincenzo signed off last season with a fine second at Newbury and is feared for the red-hot Sam Thomas stable. Panic Attack, Thecompanysergeant and last year's winner Il Ridoto are also considered.

1. Jagwar
2. Vincenzo
3. Panic Attack

Timeform's weight-adjusted ratings

158p Jagwar
157+ Panic Attack
156 Thecompanysergeant
156 Vincenzo
156 Il Ridoto
155 Issar d'Airy
155 Hunter Legend
154 Coming Up Easy
154 Riskintheground
154 Hoe Joly Smoke
153+ Bad
153 Theatre Native
153 Es Perfecto
153 The Other Mozzie
152 Conyers Hill

Timeform pace info

Pace Forecast: Strong

Specific Pace Hint: Those that race prominently at this trip here are usually the ones to be with but the forecast pace is a very strong one and will probably harm the chances of PANIC ATTACK while doing the trick for JAGWAR.

Individual Price Hint: HOE JOLY SMOKE hit an in-running low of 25% or less of his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time.

Key video form

Jagwar - Won, Trustatrader Plate, Cheltenham, March 2025

Vincenzo - Second, Greatwood Gold Cup, Newbury, March 2025

Panic Attack - Won, 2½m handicap chase, Windsor, January 2025

Il Ridoto - Won, Paddy Power Gold Cup, Cheltenham, November 2024

Coming Up Easy - Won, 2m5f listed handicap chase, Killarney, August 2025

Best winning performances in the Paddy Power Gold Cup this century

• 167 Al Ferof (2012)
• 166 Cyfor Malta (2002)
• 164 Stage Star (2023)
• 161 Fondmort (2003)
• 160 Great Endeavour (2011)

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