Monkerhostin wins Gold Cup

Monkerhostin sprang a 25-1 surprise for trainer Philip Hobbs and Richard Johnson in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown.

Monkerhostin wins Gold Cup
Sat, 26 Apr, 2008 - 16:30

Monkerhostin sprang a 25-1 surprise for trainer Philip Hobbs and Richard Johnson in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown.

Leading at the final fence, the 11-year-old galloped on resolutely up the hill to beat Royal Auclair (14-1), trained by Paul Nicholls.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: SandownPerson: MonkerhostinPerson: Philip HobbsPerson: Richard JohnsonPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Iris De BalmeEvent: Gold CupEvent: bet365 Gold CupOrganisation: Royal AuclairOrganisation: Hoo La
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