Favorite for Monmore's forthcoming event is Destiny
Ladbrokes Gold Cup and Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic Semi-Final Odds
The semi-finals of the Ladbrokes Gold Cup and Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic are heating up, with several top greyhounds vying for a spot in the finals. Here's a breakdown of the key semi-final odds and notable contenders for both competitions.
In the Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic, New Destiny is the strong favourite at around 5/6 (or 6-4 for the final), having won his semi-final convincingly. His stablemate, Vhagar, is also highly rated, considered inseparable from New Destiny at 6-4 for the final. Other contenders like Gary The Arb are offered at 7/1 and Clona Ice at 9/2 after winning the second semi-final. Unfortunately, Romeo Empire, who was a 2/5 favourite in the semi, was eliminated due to early trouble.
For the Ladbrokes Gold Cup, Jacktavern Chief is valued around 8/1 as an underrated contender, while Gingers Prince, a recent winner, is an each-way option at 20/1. The first semi-final includes Avarua Zlatan at 9-2, Naochra at 4, Headford Dane at 9-2, Droopys Aladdin at 5-2, Union Rebel (m) at 2, and Common Canter (w) at 20. The favourite for this semi-final is Union Rebel at 2-1.
The second semi-final features Aero Pattika at 14, Carrick Fergie at 9-2, Ardera Sam at 8, Jacktavern Chief (m) at 13-8, Brindle Bully (w) at 13-8, and Da Mighty Man (w). Jacktavern Chief and Brindle Bully are both in this semi-final. The third semi-final includes Gingers Prince at 11-4, Aero Pepinillo at 4, Born Racer at 5, Armagh Daithi (m) at 7-2, Crossfield Enzo (m) at 2, and a vacancy at trap 6. Trap six will be vacant in the Gold Cup due to the withdrawal of Deliverooo (lame) on Monday.
Notably, Crossfield Enzo (m) and Gingers Prince are both in semi-finals of the Ladbrokes Gold Cup. The fastest heat winner, Crossfield Enzo, is at 5-2 for the five-runner final qualifier. Vhagar is also in the third race of the Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic, where he is the odds-on jolly at 4-5 for success in the semi-final.
In summary, New Destiny and Vhagar are the leading favourites in the Summer Stayers Classic, while the Gold Cup is more open with several each-way options. The finals promise to be exciting as the top greyhounds battle it out for the coveted titles.
- In the Ladbrokes Gold Cup, several greyhounds are seen as potential contenders, with Jacktavern Chief valued at 13-8 in the second semi-final and Gingers Prince an each-way option at 20-1.
- For the Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic, New Destiny is the strong favorite at 5/6 or 6-4 for the final, closely followed by his stablemate Vhagar, who is also rated highly at 6-4.
