Melbourne Cup-bound English import Glencadam Gold is likely to start a firm favourite in Thursday’s $200,000 Newcastle Gold Cup, thanks to today’s barrier draw.
“Barrier Two – the likely favourite trained by Gai Waterhouse”
Glencadam Gold heads a field of 11 for the local feature.
Connections of Newcastle fancy French Gift were happy with barrier seven.
Apprentice Alex Stokes has retained the ride, and will attempt to become the first female jockey to win the race in 17 years.
“It’s very Newcastle jockey’s dream to win their hometown Cup so again words can’t describe how much it would mean to me to win, especially on this horse.”
