The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup is the most prestigious contest in jump racing, winning the Gold Cup has been the pinnacle for some of the greatest horses in the history of the sport. The Grade 1 chase provides the highlight of the four-day Cheltenham Festival, and with prize-money of £625,000, it’s the most valuable jumps race in Britain and Ireland after the Grand National. Among the greats to have won the race are Golden Miller, Mill House, Arkle, Best Mate and Kauto Star. Galopin Des Champs is the latest to join these all-time great horses after back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024. Inothewayurthinkin prevented Galopin Des Champs from a third consecutive win last time out, and with both these horses expected to run again in 2026, it looks likely to be a classic. Check the Cheltenham Gold Cup runners and riders ahead of the big race and place your bets by clicking the odds buttons.
