The Cheltenham Gold Cup stands as the most esteemed event in the British and Irish jumps racing calendar and is the focal point of the Cheltenham Festival. Among the top contenders is Galopin des Champs, who aims to claim this prestigious trophy for a third time.<\/p>\n
When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?<\/strong> Who won last year?<\/strong> This Year\u2019s Entrants (listed by bet365 odds):<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact to File (France), 9 & 11 years old<\/strong> Django Bay (France), 7 years old<\/strong> Jukebox Man (Ireland), 8 years old<\/strong> Gaelic Warrior (Germany), 8 years old<\/strong> Galopin des Champs (France), 10 years old<\/strong> Haiti Colors (France), 9 years old<\/strong> Gray Dawning (Ireland), 9 years old<\/strong> Inotewayuru Shinkin (Ireland), 8 years old<\/strong> Spillanes Tower (Ireland), 8 years old<\/strong> I Am Maximus (France), 10 & 11 years old<\/strong> Other entries include notable horses such as Affordale Fury, Shipping Allen, Monty\u2019s Star, Banbridge, Fast Throw, Nick Lockett, Firefox, Heartwood, Odd & Passe, Leckie Watson, Spindleberry (the only filly in this year’s field), Grange Claire West, Handstand, L\u2019Homme Presse, Resplendent Gray, Stella Story, Three Card Bragg, Gold Tweet, and Maia Town, with odds ranging from 33\/1 to 100\/1 and various form queries or strategic considerations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Cheltenham Gold Cup Course Overview<\/strong> Prize Money<\/strong> Ticket Information<\/strong> Multi-day tickets for the Club, Tattersall\u2019s, and Best Mate Enclosures have already sold out.<\/p>\n Fan Take:<\/strong> The Cheltenham Gold Cup stands as the most esteemed event in the British and Irish jumps racing calendar and is the focal point of the Cheltenham Festival. Among the top contenders is Galopin des Champs, who aims to claim this prestigious trophy for a third time. When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup? The race is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38487,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2443],"tags":[2955],"class_list":["post-42708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fighting","tag-horse-racing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42708\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe race is scheduled for Friday, 13 March 2026, marking the grand finale of the four-day Cheltenham Festival running from Tuesday, 10 March to Friday.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2025, Inotewayursinkin seized the title, preventing Galopin des Champs from achieving a historic third straight win. Both horses remain strong favorites for this year\u2019s contest.<\/p>\n\n
\nOwner: JP McManus | Trainer: W.P. Mullins (Ireland) | Odds: 7\/2
\nAfter a dominant win in last year\u2019s Ryanair Chase and a strong performance in the Irish Gold Cup, Fact to File looks like a reliable choice despite a less impressive run in the King George. With experienced owners backing him, he is a pragmatic contender.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Countrywide Park Homes Limited | Trainer: Nicky Henderson | Odds: 9\/2
\nThe Arkle winner last year, Django Bay has notable stamina and narrowly missed out at King George. His style suggests the Gold Cup\u2019s course and length suit him well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Mr. Harry Redknapp | Trainer: Ben Polling | Odds: 5\/1
\nHaving won King George, Jukebox Man showed resilience in a short run at Kempton and could perform even better on Cheltenham\u2019s terrain. Surprisingly, he isn\u2019t the outright favorite despite his credentials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Mrs. S. Rich | Trainer: W.P. Mullins (Ireland) | Odds: 6\/1
\nGaelic Warrior recently battled closely with Fact to File and clinched third at King George. His trainer believes he has Gold Cup potential if he can maintain composure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Mrs. Audrey Turley | Trainer: W.P. Mullins (Ireland) | Odds: 8\/1
\nDespite being runner-up last year, Galopin des Champs remains a strong contender, though age and recent tough races may affect his chances of clinching a third title.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Conyers, McDermott, Prouting | Trainer: Rebecca Curtis | Odds: 8\/1
\nThe winner of last year\u2019s National Hunt Chase and Irish National, Haiti Colors is a high-class performer with a shot at becoming the first Welsh-trained Gold Cup winner since 1990.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Mr. Robert Kirkland | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Odds: 14\/1
\nAfter winning the Betfair Chase in impressive fashion, Gray Dawning\u2019s stamina is proven, though a late mistake in the Cotswold Chase raised questions about his Gold Cup prospects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Mr. John P. McManus | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell (Ireland) | Odds: 14\/1
\nThe reigning champion with two consecutive wins at Cheltenham, Inotewayuru Shinkin has struggled with form this season and a fall in the Irish Gold Cup casts doubt on his ability to defend the title.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Mr. John P. McManus | Trainer: James Joseph Mangan (Ireland) | Odds: 14\/1
\nRunner-up in last year\u2019s Punchestown Gold Cup and recent Cotswold Chase winner, Spillanes Tower might be a dark horse contender, especially with a less taxing prep this season.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nOwner: Mr. John P. McManus | Trainer: W.P. Mullins (Ireland) | Odds: 20\/1
\nA consistent stayer with top-level form, he narrowly missed a national win last season and could challenge if targeting peak fitness for Cheltenham.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nThe race is run on Cheltenham\u2019s newer course, a demanding 3 miles 2 furlongs steeplechase featuring 22 fences on a counterclockwise track. Unlike the old course favoring speed, the new layout tests stamina intensely with extended uphill finishes, offering favorites more time to utilize endurance.<\/p>\n
\nThe total prize fund amounts to \u00a3625,000, with the winner taking home \u00a3351,687. Subsequent places are rewarded as follows: second place receives \u00a3132,500, third \u00a366,312, fourth \u00a333,125, fifth \u00a316,625, sixth \u00a38,312, seventh \u00a34,125, and eighth \u00a32,125.<\/p>\n
\nTickets are available through the Jockey Club\u2019s official website. Prices for Gold Cup Day range as follows: <\/p>\n\n
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\nThe Cheltenham Gold Cup continues to be a pinnacle event that encapsulates the drama, skill, and tradition of jump racing. This year\u2019s lineup, rich with proven champions and emerging threats, promises a thrilling contest that can redefine racing legacies and excite fans worldwide\u2014highlighting the sport\u2019s enduring appeal and its blend of stamina, strategy, and sheer heart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"