Guinness Gold Cup 2012 - Follow The Plan Claims the Win
Punchestown Festival Day Two has eight races with the feature being the famous Grade One Guinness Gold Cup which is always noted as one of the highlights of the entire Festival. This year we are in for a real treat with a big battle between the UK and Ireland in the feature race of the week, going for Ireland will be the likes of Tranquil Sea and Kempes.
Kauto Star is the big hope from the UK having arrived by and he will go off as the warm favourite for the race after coming third in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham last month. The 2007 and 2009 Gold Cup winner has the best form but will be challenged by the Irish runners, it should be a fascinating race with all the ingredients there for a cracker.
Guinness Gold Cup Result 2011
17:30 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) (Class 1, 3m 1f)
1.Follow The Plan - O McKiernan - T Doyle - 20/1
2.Vic Venturi - D Hughes - B Geraghty - 40/1
3.Rare Bob - D Hughes - P Carberry - 20/1
8 ran
Guinness Gold Cup Runners 2011
The Guinness Gold Cup is a Grade One Chase raced over 3 miles and 1 furlong for five year olds and above. It was won last year by Planet Of Sound who stayed all day but he will miss the race in 2011.
| Number | Horse | Age - Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Follow The Plan | 8-11-10 | T Doyle | Oliver McKiernan |
| 2 | Kauto Star | 11-10-10 | R Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 3 | Kempes | 8-11-10 | A P McCoy | W P Mullins |
| 4 | Nacarat | 10-11-10 | P Brennan | Tom George |
| 5 | Rare Bob | 9-11-10 | P Carberry | D T Hughes |
| 6 | Roberto Goldback | 9-11-10 | R Power | Mrs J Harrington |
| 7 | Tranquil Sea | 9-11-10 | A McNamara | E J O'Grady |
| 8 | Vic Venturi | 11-11-10 | B Geraghty | D T Hughes |
Recent Punchestown Gold Cup Winners
