Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips, Odds, Free Bets, Betting Offers & Preview
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is run over three miles and two and a half furlongs, with 22 fences and an uphill finish.
It’s the biggest race of the whole Cheltenham Festival and the race every jockey, trainer and owner wants to win. The winner’s names are not just etched into a trophy but into the minds of racing fans for decades to come.
You can also expect to see plenty of Cheltenham free bets around this race, and the day as a whole, such is the significance.
The contest itself is a true test of a chaser because not only does a horse need the ability to jump fluently, but it also needs the stamina to see out the race distance and manage the lung-bursting final incline.
We’ve got the latest Cheltenham Gold Cup betting odds below and our Cheltenham day 4 tipson our dedicated page!
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Friday, March 15th - 3:30pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £625,000 |
| Distance: | Three-miles & two-furlongs |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | New Course |
| Weights: | 11st 8lbs (5yo), 11st 10lbs (6yo+), (7lb allowance for mares) |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds 2025
Galopin Des Champs is the market leader as he looks to land the Gold Cup hat trick.
Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips
Charlie McCann gives us his Gold Cup thoughts below.
Charlie McCann - Inothewayurthinkin (w/o Galopin Des Champs)
I fully expect Galopin Des Champs to join an elite group of staying chasers (Best Mate, Arkle, Cottage Rake and Golden Miller) but, not for the first time this week, I will be playing in the market without the odds on favourite and am sweet on the chance of INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN who has been supplemented at a cost of £25,000 for the race with Fact To File – also in the colours of JP McManus – rerouted to the Ryanair.
I don’t think Banbridge will stay and Inothewayurthinkin looked to becoming to hand when fourth – one place ahead of Monty’s Star – in the Irish Gold Cup at the Dublin Racing Festival. The selection jumped poorly when landing a massive gamble in the Kim Muir over course and distance at this meeting last year before landing a Grade 1 at Aintree when his fencing was again dodgy at best.
He has slowly come to hand this season, and he currently heads the market for the Grand National on the back of his run behind Galopin Des Champs last month. He jumped as well as he ever has at the DRF and Cromwell must have been at his most persuasive to get JP to supplement his Aintree favourite with the National just over three weeks away. He tends to jump right at his fences but the noises coming out of the Gavin Cromwell yard are optimistic and his excellent handler has his string in great shape.
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What Happened Last Year?
Interesting Gold Cup Facts Related to Odds
- In 2020, the favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup was Al Boum Photo, who was sent off at 10/3. He went on to win the race for the second year in a row, becoming the first horse since Best Mate in 2004 to do so.
- The odds for the Cheltenham Gold Cup can be influenced by many factors, including the horse’s recent form, their age and weight, the jockey’s record in big races, and injuries.
- One of the biggest upsets in the history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup came in 2008, when Kauto Star was beaten by the 33/1 outsider, Denman. Kauto Star had been the odds-on favourite for the race, but Denman’s superior stamina and jumping ability saw him come out on top.
- In 2018, the Cheltenham Gold Cup was won by Native River at odds of 5/1. He beat off competition from the likes of Might Bite and Our Duke, who were both considered strong contenders for the race.
- The odds for the Cheltenham Gold Cup can sometimes be influenced by the going conditions on the day of the race. If the ground is particularly soft or heavy, horses with a good record in those conditions may see their odds shorten.
- In recent years, there has been a trend towards backing horses with longer odds in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. This is partly due to the unpredictable nature of the race, as well as the potential for big payouts if a long shot comes in.
Previous Winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup
We’ve listed the last 10 winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Galopin Des Champs |
| 2023 | Galopin Des Champs |
| 2022 | A Plus Tard |
| 2021 | Minella Indo |
| 2020 | Al Boum Photo |
| 2019 | Al Boum Photo |
| 2018 | Native River |
| 2017 | Sizing John |
| 2016 | Don Cossack |
| 2015 | Coneygree |
| 2014 | Lord Windermere |
FAQs
Who is favourite for the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Last year's winner, Galopin Des Champs, is the current antepost favourite to win the 2025 Gold Cup.
When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place on the fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival. In 2025 this will be on Friday, March 14th, with an off-time of 4pm.
What time is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Gold Cup is the fourth race on the card. The official start time of the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup is at 4pm. (Local UK time).
Who won the 2024 Gold Cup?
The winner of the 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup was Galopin Des Champs, ridden by Paul Townend and trained by Willie Mullins.
What is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race held at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, England. Run over a distance of approximately 3 miles 2 ½ furlongs, with 22 fences to be jumped, it is the feature race of the four-day Cheltenham Festival, and is the pinnacle of jump racing. The event takes place every year in March during the Cheltenham Festival.
Where can I watch the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
In the UK you can watch the Cheltenham Gold Cup live on ITV Racing or the subscription Racing TV channel. You can also watch Cheltenham races live via online bookmaker streams. For more information and live streaming links to watch all the Cheltenham races check out the Cheltenham Live Streaming page.
Is the Cheltenham Gold Cup a flat race?
No, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is a National Hunt chase with 22 fences jumped.
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