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Burdett Road on course for Ascot Gold Cup
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Sun 11 May 2025
The Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and a trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup are both on the agenda for Champion Hurdle runner-up Burdett Road, as James Owen plots an ambitious campaign back on the level for his high-class performer.
Freshened up from his excellent stint over hurdles during the winter, the five-year-old could head to Sandown on May 29 to set up his tilt for a second victory at the Royal meeting, having won the Golden Gates Stakes back in 2023.
“Burdett Road is great and it’s all systems go for the Ascot Gold Cup with him,” said Owen.
“He’s going to run at Sandown in the Henry II Stakes later this month and that will hopefully set him up for Royal Ascot.”
As well as a run at the summer showcase in Britain, Owen is also lining up a trip to the southern hemisphere for the highlight of the Australian spring at Flemington in early November.
“The main aim is the Melbourne Cup but he’s going to have some nice targets throughout the summer along the way,” continued Owen.
“He’s had a nice break since his run at the Cheltenham Festival and he’s back in full work now and gearing up for hopefully a fun summer.”
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