It\u2019ll be interesting to see if support comes in for Jagwar as favourites have a poor record in the Premier Handicap, which is being run in support of The Hunt Family Fund this year.<\/p>\n
December Gold Cup odds<\/a> are on the Paddy Power website and app, otherwise, key historical trends from the last 10 renewals and tips based off the big-race stats are below.<\/p>\n December Gold Cup 2025 trends<\/p>\n DISTANCE FORM<\/p>\n 10\/10 had won at least once over 2m4f to 2m5f<\/p>\n A trio of fancied runners are early fallers as Hoe Joly Smoke, Kim Roque and Vincenzo have all failed to score over this trip.<\/p>\n LAST TIME OUT<\/p>\n 10\/10 were returning from 36-day breaks or shorter<\/p>\n A concern emerges over Jagwar as the Plate Handicap Chase winner has been off the track for 275 days since his Cheltenham Festival success.<\/p>\n Ga Law and Imperial Saint have not been seen for 42 days and 48 days respectively.<\/p>\n RATING<\/p>\n 10\/10 were rated 132 or higher<\/p>\n Hoe Joly Smoke (131), Kim Roque (125) and Glengouly (121) all lack the necessary class, according to the handicapper.<\/p>\n AGE<\/p>\n 9\/10 were aged between four and eight<\/p>\n It\u2019s a mark against 10-year-old Es Perfecto as there have been just three double-digit aged winners in the history of the race.<\/p>\n WEIGHT<\/p>\n 9\/10 carried 11st 5lbs or less<\/p>\n Grand Sefton scorer Colonel Harry is lumbered with 11st 8lbs. It\u2019s another concern over Ga Law (12st) and Jagwar (11st 8lbs).<\/p>\n December Gold Cup 2025 trends verdict<\/p>\n The stats highlight concerns over the market leaders and point in the direction of IL RIDOTO, who finished second in the 2023 edition, and the Venetia Williams-trained MARTATOR.<\/p>\n read More<\/p>\n Tap here for PP.com racing odds<\/a><\/p>\n The Paddy Power Guide To Safer Gambling \u2013 Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcustomeroffer.jpg\"\/)
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