There were three days of absorption of racing in the first three days of the Cheltenham Festival, which were high in drama and emotion.
But now it’s time for the heading of the act, the golden cup.
Nine runners will face 22 fences over three miles and two furlongs, as everyone is trying to draw their name in Cheltenham’s history, with the most successful festival trainer participating in a very exclusive club.
1.20 – Triumph Hurdle
A match limited to four -year youth traders who have produced four winners of the Hurdle Championship along with Grand National Winner Tiger Roll (2014). Sam Twiston-Davies Rides 2-1 Favorite East dock in East India.
2.00 – County County
A two -mile disadvantaged obstacle that has won seven times by coach Willie Mullins, who has his favorites. Paul Towennd Rides 10-3 Kargese.
2.40 – Mares Chase
Limerick Lace, the winner of 2024, is a 7-1 shot to repeat the feat this year. Mullins has 6-5 favorite Dinoblue.
3.20 – Hurdle by Albert Bartlett Novices
The definitive test of long-distance Hurdlers, Big Westerner is the 5-1 favorite for trainer Henry de Bromhead, who had tried the success of Thursday’s obstacle. Gordon Elliott trained the star history of last year’s winner and will have great hopes for Wingmen (9-1).
4.00 – Gold Cup
The 2025 version of the most famous jumping race in the world is likely to be extremely special for Mullins. Gallopin des Champs has won the last two gold cups for the Irish trainer and is the favorite 4-7 to become the first horse from the best partner in 2004 to win three in a row.
If he does, Mullins will take part in Tom Deaper as the second trainer to claim five Gold Cup wins. Banbridge (5-1) is regarded as the main threat, with trainer Joseph Patrick O’Brien looking for his first win in the Gold Cup.
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4.40 – Hunning of St James’s Place hunters
Often the Gold Cup of Amateur are highlighted, the hunting hunting exploitation runs on the same course and distance, which serves as evidence for amateurs jockeys. The Angels Dawn is the 7-2 favorite.
5.20 – handicap Handicap Martin Pipe
The final race of the festival is open only to conditional jockeys, professional riders who are still starting their careers and offers the opportunity for Mullins to cover a potentially historic day in style. Crowns 9-4 favorite Kopeck de mee.
Weather
The course is good to soften, but a prediction of light rain could complicate things a little with further soil softening.
How to watch
In the UK, you can watch all the matches on ITV Racing and Racing TV. Racing TV is available through Sky and Virgin Media.
If you are not close to a TV, you can broadcast the event via ITV Racing and Racing TV.
2025-03-13 20:40:00
