Results
Rubaud wins BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup at Aintree
Rubaud, 8 years old and rated 144, wins by six and a half lengths in the Grade 2 chase.
Rubaud claimed victory in the BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Steeple Chase at Aintree over 2m. The 8-year-old, ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies and trained by Paul Nicholls, won at 4/1.
JPR One finished second, 6½ lengths behind Rubaud, with Jonjo O'Neill Jr. aboard for trainer Joe Tizzard. The 9-year-old was sent off at 11/4.
Mirabad, the 9/4 favourite, took third place 2¼ lengths behind JPR One. Harry Skelton rode the 7-year-old for Dan Skelton.
The race was run on good to soft ground and featured six runners in total.
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