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 tips on our dedicated page!
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Friday, March 13th - 4:00pm |
| 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 |
Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting Offers & Free Bets
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Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds 2025
Who will take home the biggest crown of the week? Latest odds from the best betting sites can be found below for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips
INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN is easy to overlook after a disappointing season, but his outstanding course-and-distance record makes him hard to ignore. With cheekpieces applied and Gavin Cromwell's yard in form this week, he could bounce back and run a much bigger race than recent form suggests.
Recommendations: Inothewayurthinkin - 15/2 with Paddy Power
Check out Alan's and Charlie's Cheltenham Festival tips via the links below.
What Happened in 2025?
Strong staying Inothewayurthinkin would race clear to land the 2025 Gold Cup for Gavin Cromwell.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Inothewayurthinkin |
| 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 |
FAQs
When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place on the fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival. In 2026 this will be on Friday, March 13th, 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).
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.
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