2026 Gold Cup odds, horses, field: Racing insider offers best bets, top picks for Thursday's race at Royal Ascot
SportsLine racing analyst Michelle Yu, who's in England covering the Royal Ascot meet, offers her picks and wagers for Thursday's race
The Aidan O'Brian-trained Scandinavia will look to extend his winning streak to six when he leaves the starting gate in the 2026 Gold Cup on Thursday at the Royal Ascot meet in England. A son of 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify, Scandinavia has not lost since June 18, 2025, exactly one year to the day. For Thursday he is the 7-4 favorite in the 2026 Gold Cup odds from overseas bookmakers. Trawlerman (3-1), Rahiebb (5-1), Al Riffa (13-2) and Caballo De Mar (9-1) round out the top five choices in the 11-horse Gold Cup field. Post time for the race is 1:15 p.m. ET.
