Horse Racing: Cheltenham Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs wrote his name into the history books with a supreme victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. Heavily backed at odds of 10/11, the overwhelming favourite backed up his victory from last year with a confident, calm and controlled journey over the three-mile course and ran home by…

Galopin Des Champs joined the list of Cheltenham Festival greats when brilliantly defending his Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup crown. Having answered stamina doubts 12 months ago, the Willie Mullins-trained Galopin Des Champs was ridden much handier this time by Paul Townend, as the last two Brown Advisory Novices' Chase winners, The Real Whacker and…

The top trainer said the Curragh maiden winner has impressed in her work ahead of the Classic race at Newmarket on May 2. The gamble began on Wednesday LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE: THE 29-YEAR-OLD EX-RACEHORSE AND CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP WINNER Santa Barbara is as short as 5-2 favourite for the QIPCO 1000 Guineas as money continued to flow for Aidan O'Brien's…

Cheltenham Festival is done and dusted. It was a good one for Willie Mullins, who dominated from start to finish and won the Gold Cup earlier today with Galopin Des Champs. Thanks for following along. 13:30: JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) - MAJBOROUGH 14:10: BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) - ABSURDE 14:50: Albert Bartlett Novices'…

Willie Mullins is eyeing yet another Cheltenham Festival win in the Gold Cup after creating history on Wednesday. Mullins is the trainer of favourite and last year's Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs, who has conditions in his favour to mount a successful title defence. 67 year old Mullins claimed his 100th Cheltenham Festival victory earlier this…

Yes, you heard us! The 2024 Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner and you can enjoy four incredible days of racing for absolutely nothing. The Prestbury Park party begins on Tuesday, March 12 and won't stop until Friday, March 15, so hold on tight because there are many twists and turns to come. Once again, the home team are likely to take…

Cheltenham Festival concludes on Day 4 after a thrilling opening day to'the greatest show on turf' was followed by more Irish dominance on Day 2 before a British revival sparked by the Skelton brothers yesterday. The opening two days saw plenty of success for Willie Mullins, who finally hit his historic milestone of a century of victories at…

Celebrate the final day of Cheltenham with this Betfred £50 bonus. Plus, read on to hear our tip for the Gold Cup race later today The big day is finally here as we get ready for the world-famous Cheltenham Gold Cup. We've already had three fantastic days of racing so far, and Day 4 is expected to be another. We've got seven more races to look…

The Cheltenham Festival is over and Paddy Power News had got you covered with our fast results service for 2024! We were treated to four days of action-packed racing as the best National Hunt horses tackled the world-famous jumps at Prestbury Park. Galopin Des Champs rubber-stamped his status as one of the best staying chasers in recent memory by…

We ride for the final time at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival with seven smashing races on Friday's schedule. The feature is the most prestigious race of the whole Jumps season, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, as Galopin Des Champs bids to retain the title and join the exclusive club of dual winners. Willie Mullins, who brought up a ton of Cheltenham…

Cheltenham Festival concludes on Day 4 after a thrilling opening day to'the greatest show on turf' was followed by more Irish dominance on Day 2 before a British revival sparked by the Skelton brothers yesterday. The opening two days saw plenty of success for Willie Mullins, who finally hit his historic milestone of a century of victories at…

The fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival features three more Grade 1 races, the Triumph Hurdle, the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle and the blue-riband event of the week, the Cheltenham Gold Cup at 3.30pm. We have selections for all seven races on the card and they include two winners from last year's Festival who are bidding to repeat…

The Prestbury Park action comes to an end with the final seven races of the Festival Paul O'Brien 2 minutes ago Galopin Des Champs looks to go back-to-back, while there is plenty to enjoy on the card before then as the Triumph Hurdle kicks off the final day of the Festival. Here, horse racing expert Paul O'Brien offers his best tips and bets for…

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (3.30 p.m.) is the highlight of not just the final day of the Cheltenham Festival but this whole glorious week of racing. Yet, again, the Festival has been largely dominated by horses from the other side of the Irish Sea but I hope a British-trained horse will land the £350,00-plus first prize today. Despite winning…

The current King George VI Chase winner Hewick only cost £800 and once drank Guinness in the pub. Superstar horse Hewick ran in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last year but with the official going of soft on track, trainer Shark Hanlon pulled the horse from Friday's race on Thursday. It was believed that the ground was too soft for the American Grand…

TEMPLEGATE tackles the biggest race of the week absolutely certain of having cracked the Gold Cup code. Here, our man goes through every runner one-by-one and reveals his tip for the 3.30pm race at the bottom. Back a horse at the best price simply by clicking their odds - good luck! BRAVEMANSGAME IN the Game. Beautiful jumper who was a gallant…

The week has been building to this… it's Gold Cup day at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival! Galopin Des Champs is bidding to join the exclusive club of multiple winners of Jump racing's Blue Riband event but he faces a stiff test of his credentials against the likes of Fastorslow, Gerri Colombe and last year's runner-up Bravemansgame. Proceedings begin…

Another enthralling day of action is in store as we head into the final day of this year's Cheltenham Festival. Defending champion GALOPIN DES CHAMPS remains the outstanding candidate in the Gold Cup, yet he looks like he will face a stiffer examination than he did 12 months ago, when he beat Bravemansgame seven lengths. Fastorslow, who has twice…

It's the fourth and final day of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival and the Tote will be guaranteeing a minimum of £1 million in the Placepot for the final time this week at Prestbury Park. Below you will find my predictions for all six Tote Placepot races on Day 4, including the feature race, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, which will take place at 15.30. As…

Jamie Radford is going against the market for the Cheltenham Gold Cup Paul Townend on Galopin Des Champs who won the 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup The blue riband event of National Hunt Racing is undoubtedly the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The feature race on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival is worth over £350000 but 1st place means so much more than…

There are 11 high quality horses lining up for the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup and betting sites have odds at the ready for the Festival showpiece. This could be a wide-open betting heat despite the presence of reigning champion Galopin Des Champs. In this article, we look at some of the bigger-priced runners in the Cheltenham odds who might be able…

As the final day of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival approaches, there is still lots of exciting action to take place. The Cheltenham Gold Cup kicks off at 15:30, the biggest crowd-pleaser of the occasion, alongside six more top races. If you are looking for expert betting tips ahead of Gold Cup Day, we have you covered. Continue reading for all the…

There is a star-studded lineup to the week's feature race as Galopin Des Champs faces challenge Gentlemansgame could achieve Cheltenham Gold Cup success for Mouse Morris on Friday Towards the end of a Cheltenham Festival that has been troubling on many levels, a Boodles Gold Cup (3.30) for the ages serves as some salvation. The near-irrelevance of…

The undisputed star of the show at Cheltenham this and every year - but especially this year - is the Gold Cup Steeplechase! It's celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024 and promises to be a spectacle to behold! Of course, the betting surrounding such an important event will be something you can't afford to miss out on, so here are our…

The fourth and final day brings the curtain down on the 2024 Cheltenham Festival, with plenty of first-class action to sign off with. Day Four of the festival is on Friday 15th March, with the Cheltenham Gold Cup arguably the biggest race of the entire Festival. In this article, we will bring you the best Cheltenham Friday tips, as well as giving…

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the Blue Riband event of the Cheltenham Festival. It is the most prestigious race on the National Hunt calendar. The 3m2f½ contest takes place on the New Course at Prestbury Park, with the field jumping 22 fences. Twelve runners have been declared to run in this year's contest, with Shishkin being the most notable name…

After three days of top-quality horse racing, it's on to Gold Cup day to cap off a memorable 2024 Cheltenham Festival. As usual, we're going in search of some each-way value on some of the principal races, including the big one on the final day of the meeting. Previous favourite Sir Gino has been ruled out of Friday's opening race, with Nicky…

It is the final afternoon at Cheltenham and the one everyone has been looking forward to, the Gold Cup, takes place at 3.30. We preview below - for predictions on the rest of the card, check out our day 4 column here. The race was won by Galopin Des Champs last year and he will bid to win back-to-back Gold Cups facing a maximum of 11 rivals this…

Friday's feature race at the Cheltenham Festival is the biggest event of the week, the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (3.30), in which Galopin Des Champs is a red-hot favourite to repeat last year's success for Willie Mullins. Who will come out on top in one of the biggest races of all? Get our-runner-by-runner guide. . . By Emily Weber, Spotlight…

Britain is set to down tools en masse tomorrow (Friday) after a survey revealed nine of 10 sports fans will bunk off to watch the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The battle for the'most iconic trophy in horse racing' will begin at 3.30pm. And it is set to trigger an'Early Finish Friday' for most of the nation. A staggering 85% of Brits told researchers they…

Graham Short knows how to make things that are small but perfectly formed. The local world-renowned'micro-artist' has worked late at night for days to carve the name of every horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup onto a nail's head. He needs to work at night to ensure better concentration - and the lengths he goes to are extraordinary. A Coventry…

Galopin Des Champs is set to face 11 rivals in his bid to become a dual winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday. The defending champions heads into the Blue Riband in fine form after an emphatic success in the Savills Chase and getting the better of emerging foe Fastorslow in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup last time out. Martin Brassil's stable…

One of the year's biggest horse racing events is set to take place this week. The Cheltenham Gold Cup was first run in 1924, switching to its current'New Course' location in 1959, and has been won by some famous names over the years, including Kauto Star, Arkle, Best Mate and Denman. Last year saw the 7-5 favourite Galopin Des Champs - owned by Mrs…

THE Cheltenham Festival 2024 got underway yesterday and there are three more days of top class racing to get stuck into this week. Some of the game's biggest names won't be there but as usual the top bookmakers will be and they're vying for YOUR custom.

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival is on the horizon, and anticipation for the latest renewal of the Gold Cup is reaching a fever pitch amongst racing fans and pundits alike. An enduring symbol of excellence, perseverance, and raw equine power, the legendary Gold Cup has witnessed the triumphs of some of the sport's most illustrious champions. With the…

Nicky Henderson insists Triumph Hurdle favourite Sir Gino will take his chance on Friday after the six-time champion trainer took out high-profile Cheltenham Festival runners Jonbon and Shishkin due to concerns over the health of his string. On Tuesday, five of the six Henderson-trained runners were pulled up with the trainer saying there was…

THE Gold Cup confirmed runners and riders have been announced - but there's one big horse missing. Nicky Henderson has taken the decision to pull Shishkin from the race amid fears of a mystery bug devastating his yard. The Sevens Barrows boss, who last won the race with Bobs Worth in 2013, has scratched a number of other runners from the biggest…

With so many short-priced favourites, there could be value among some of the lesser known horses at Cheltenham at huge odds in the betting. Here is a selection to consider from the first two days Lord Du Mesnil: the veteran could be each way value in the Ultima With preparations complete and anticipation building for the 2024 Cheltenham Festival,…

The Ultima takes pride of place on the Cheltenham Festival schedule as the first big-field handicap of the week. It is a race for staying chasers over 3m1f and Corach Rambler successfully defended his crown last year en route to landing the biggest prize in the game, the Grand National. A hat-trick attempt is off the cards as Lucinda Russell's…

A supercomputer has revealed the top things race-goers should take into account if they're looking to back a winning horse at Cheltenham Festival this week. Racing data from 1990 all the way through to today shows that horses with the best chance of winning the Gold Cup - the main race at the world-famous event - are eight years old, and have been…

Day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival brings a mixture of emotions. The first is an uncontrollable joy because it's finally Gold Cup day, but it is then tinged with sadness because, after the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle, we have to wait until March 2025 to do it all again. But before we get down in the dumps, there are 7 races to get through for our…

The eyes of the horse racing world will be on Gloucestershire this week as the prestigious 2024 Cheltenham Festival is staged… The four-day meeting always generates massive interest in the betting industry, with punters wagering heavily on each of the 28 races during the event. Wagering activity on the Festival on both sides of the Irish Sea goes…

Rachael Blackmore's Gold Cup win aboard A Plus Tard in 2022 has been voted the most iconic in its 100-year history according to a recent poll. The fan vote, conducted by Betfair, saw 1000 sports fans asked which victory in recent years stood out as the most impressive of all. Blackmore, beat the likes of Arkle, Desert Orchid, Kauto Star, Sizing…

The prediction came after a supercomputer analysed data going back to 1990 - to reveal the top characteristics of a'typical' race winner Fastorslow has been given the best chance of winning this year's Gold Cup Fastorslow has been given the best chance of winning this year's Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup - according to analysis of racing data going…

Racing boffins have crunched the numbers on 15 years' worth of Cheltenham Festival data - to reveal jockeys with stars on their jerseys are most likely to win. Nearly half (48 percent) of all winning jockeys over the last decade and a half have sported a starry pattern on their silks, with white stars the best colour to back. In fact, three of the…

Quevega (Mares' Hurdle 2009-2014) There was not much to the diminutive mare who arrived from France in 2007 but once Mullins worked out the key to her, she created her own piece of Cheltenham history. While some disagreed with the way she was campaigned, as from 2010 onwards she made her seasonal reappearance at Cheltenham, there could be no…

The Cheltenham Festival kicks off from 12th March on Tuesday packing in Grade 1 races in the four day festival until 15th March on Friday! All eligible customers who bet £10 on Cheltenham can win up to £10 cash on talkSPORT BET on the Cheltenham Triumph Reel each day of the festival! Tuesday's feature race is the Champion Hurdle starring the…

And they're off - thousands of Irish punters have begun the annual pilgrimage to Cheltenham for the "Olympics of jump racing" but they've been warned to hold their horses if they feel the call of nature in the nearby town. Almost 250000 racing fans are set to descend on the famous Cotswold racecourse for one of the biggest horse-racing festivals in…

Harry Cobden is expecting Bravemansgame to peak at the right time, as the duo try to turn the tables on Galopin Des Champs in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Paul Nicholls' star staying chaser jumped the last matching strides with Willie Mullins' big-race favourite in the blue riband 12 months ago, but it was Galopin Des Champs who pulled out…