Paddy Power Gold Cup tips and runners guide to Cheltenham 2.20
Paddy Power Gold Cup takes place at Cheltenham on November 2.20. A field of 16 horses will take part in the Paddy's flagship Jumps season event. Mister Fisher heads the weights for the Premier Handicap.
Timeform's horse-by-horse guide to the Paddy Power Gold Cup runners and betting tips from the racing boffins can be found below.
James Bowen is trained by Nicky Henderson. He won a Grade 2 Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton in January. However, he has mixed form since and finished second behind Saint Calvados at Sandown in April.
Niall Houlihan is a chaser who finished fourth in the Grand Annual at the Festival. Gary Moore trains him.
Mr David Maxwell won 4 times last season and finished second in Silver Trophy. He finished sixth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup last year.
Adam Wedge is a front runner for the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup. He fell 2 out in his follow-up bid 12 months ago.
David Bass is a hurdler who has had a fine start over fences during 2020/21. He didn't race last term and he may be short of fitness for this trip.
Sam Twiston-Davies won at Market Rasen last October and was fourth in Plate handicap at the Festival. He also won the Silver Trophy in April.
D. J. O’Keeffe is a hurdler who quickly reached a similar level over fences. He won a handicap at Punchestown in April.
Harry Skelton's novice hurdler won his second race from 5 starts at Stratford 16 days ago.
Tom Scudamore won the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury last season. He was successful over hurdles at Newton Abbot last month.
Jamie Moore enjoyed a good first season over fences, taking Newbury Gr. 2 last November and ending campaign with success at Fontwell (19.5f) in February. He didn't land a blow on return at Ascot 2 weeks ago.
Jonathan Burke won 3 times in novice chaser competition during 2020/21. He finished third in last month's Old Roan at Aintree.
Harry Cobden is a 5-year-old who won a race at Newbury 12 months ago. He finished third in Ayr Grade 1 over this sort of trip.
Brendan Powell is a 10-year-old jockey. He won two 2m2f handicaps at Kempton in the spring.
Richard Patrick is a dual course winner at Newbury. He finished second in Sky Bet Chase next time. Richard Patrick needs to step up a good deal on his Stratford return in October following a wind op.
Paddy Power Gold Cup takes place at Cheltenham on Sunday at 2.20. Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams and jockey: David Noonan are the trainers.
Harry Kimber is a smart novice chaser in 2019/20. He ran well on back of 6 months off at Wetherby 2 weeks ago.
Paddy Power Gold Cup takes place at Cheltenham on Saturday at 2.20. Timeform gives STOLEN SILVER the nod to win. David Pipe's Umbrigado and French Dynamite are also in the running.
The Paddy Power Gold Cup takes place at Cheltenham on March 31st.
