Group Two Long Distance Cup Guide 2024

Only had two runs since joining this yard.

Beaten a head by Vauban in a group 2 at York before bolting up in a listed race at Newmarket by 8 lengths.

Clearly loving life in the UK and no reason he can't pose a big threat to Kyprios.

Been fairly consistent in top end handicaps and group 3 level this season.

However, put in his place in a group 2 at York last time and this rates an even stiffer test.

Won the Copper Horse handicap at Royal Ascot on his first flat start for Willie Mullins.

Posted some decent form on the flat when trained by David Menuisier by this requires a career best by some way.

Hadn't shown much in three starts this year before absolutely running away with a listed race at Newbury (soft) last time.

Not one to trust to back it up however and even a repeat won't be enough.

Won all 6 starts this season and is already an 8 time group 1 winner.

One of the best stayers we have ever seen and he will be tough to beat if at his best.

Was beaten in this last season.

Hasn't finished out the first 3 this season and is a group 3 and group 2 winner.

However, he has twice finished Kyprios this season and work to do with that rival now.

Won this race last year under a a perfectly timed Frankie Dettori ride.

Has ran well in two starts this season including when only 1l behind Kyprios 121 days ago in the Gold Cup.

Been kept fresh for this and he has to be a huge player.

Started off the season with two great runs in group 3 company behind Sweet William and Coltrane.

Has developed a tendency to be very keen in her races since and she has shown nowhere near that level of form in 4 starts since.

This is a big ask now.

Good horse who won the Irish Ceserewitch on his latest start.

Has been well beaten in group company this season however and this is a big ask now.