Galopin Des Champs was denied a historic third successive Cheltenham Gold Cup as Inothewayurthinkin triumphed in the race of the week.
With history on the line, Galopin Des Champs, Paul Townend and Willie Mullins were denied by a sensational ride as jockey Mark Walsh marshalled the Gavin Patrick Cromwell-trained seven-year-old to an emphatic win.
“I'm dancing inside,” said Walsh. “I can't believe it. He jumped well, just missed the ditch. Paul [Townend on Galopin Des Champs] was on my outside and early on, he missed a few fences and I just thought he wasn't happy. This boy [Inothewayurthinkin] has had to grow up over the last year. Gavin Cromwell is a genius having him spot on for today. I'm delighted.”
On a day of upsets with plenty of other fascinating contests, the 100/1 shot Poniros pulled off the biggest shock of the week by winning the JCB Triumph Hurdle in the opening race of the day, while the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle saw another Mullins-Townend triumph with Jasmin De Vaux taking victory.
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Cheltenham Gold Cup day - live updates
- The Cheltenham Festival reaches its conclusion with the iconic Gold Cup at 4pm GMT
- Galopin Des Champs denied historic third straight Gold Cup by Inothewayurthinkin in big upset
- 100/1 shot Poniros stunningly wins Triumph Hurdle - his first race over fences
- Tips, best bets and horses to watch for Gold Cup Day
- Full racecard and results from the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
17:30
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Mike Jones
Head through the gates at Cheltenham Racecourse and look to the left. There you’ll find a bronze statue of the legendary AP McCoy, a 20-time champion jockey and two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner. Behind him there is another statue, this one is of a horse. Just as legendary as McCoy but arguably even more successful. It is Best Mate, a triple Gold Cup winner who triumphed in three successive races between 2002 and 2004 to write his name in the history books and get his likeness sculpted in bronze.
Walk past Best Mate and head up the stairs to the viewing balcony adjacent to the Princess Royal Grandstand. Here you’ll find Golden Miller. The statue is smaller but the honours greater. He is the most successful racehorse to grace the Cheltenham Festival. The only horse to win five successive Gold Cups, which he did almost a century ago between 1932 and 1936.
To emulate them is a near impossible task… enter Galopin Des Champs.
Cheltenham Gold Cup horse Corbett’s Cross dies after suffering fatal injury during race
17:49
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Mike Jones
Gold Cup horse Corbett’s Cross has died after suffering a fatal injury during the feature race of the week at Cheltenham Festival.
The iconic race, which saw odds-on favourite Galopin Des Champs beaten and denied a famous hat-trick by Inothewayurthinkin, was left with a sad finish for fans after a heavy fall for Corbett’s Cross.
A statement from Cheltenham read: “In our fifth race of the day, Corbett’s Cross was immediately attended to by our veterinary professionals, but sadly sustained a fatal injury. Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections.”
Cheltenham results in full: Every winner from 2025 Festival
17:42
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Mike Jones
Cheltenham Festival is back as the horse racing season gathers pace with the four-day spectacle one of the highlights of the sport’s calendar.
The Festival began with Champion Day before Style Wednesday and then St Patrick’s Thursday, with Gold Cup Day bringing the event to a close on Friday.
An action-packed festival last year saw trainer Willie Mullins dominate with jockey Paul Townend riding Galopin Des Champs to victory in one of the most prestigious races in the world.
17:41
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Mike Jones
1.20: JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) Race conditions: £150,000 | 2m1f | 8 hurdles | New Course
Winner: Poniros (100/1), 2) Lulamba (11/4), 3) East India Dock (5/4F)
2.00: BetMGM County Hurdle (Grade 3) Race conditions: £98,370 (2024) | 2m1f| 8 hurdles | New Course
Winner: Kargese (3/1F), 2) Ndaawi (25/1), 3) Absurde (5/1)
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) Race conditions: £120,000 | 2m4½f | 17 fences | New Course
Winner: Dinoblue (6/4F), 2) Brides Hill (9/2), 3) Shecouldbeanything (12/1)
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Race conditions: £150,000 | 3m | 12 hurdles | New course
Winner: Jasmin De Vaux (6/1), 2) The Big Westerner (9/2F), 3) Derryhassen Paddy (10/1)
4.00: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) Race conditions: £625,000 | 3m2½f | 22 fences | New Course
Winner: Inothewayurthinkin (15/2); 2) Galopin Des Champs (1/2F); 3) Gentlemansgame (40/1)
4.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase (Listed) Race conditions: £50 | 2m4½f | 17 fences | New Course
Winner: Wonderwall (28/1); 2) Its On The Line (4/1); 3) Willitgoahead (13/2)
5.20: Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race conditions: £75,000 | 2m4½f | 10 hurdles | New Course
Winner: Wodhooh (9/2), 2) Act of Authority (28/1), 3) Raglan Road (25/1)
Trainer Gordon Elliott, speaking to RacingTV:
17:35
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Mike Jones
"We've had a tough week. To finish the week off by winning the Martin Pipe, he is my hero, I thank all my staff, they stood by me."
Wodhooh wins the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:28
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Mike Jones
Gordon Elliott has had a tough week but ends it on a high thanks to this win.
5.20 - Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:26
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Mike Jones
Wodhooh!
A late charge by the Gordon Elliott-trained horse breaks him away from the rest of the field. He flies forward and crosses the line by a distance!
5.20 - Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:24
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Mike Jones
The Enabler is positioning for a late surge but so is East India Express.
They look like a challenging at the back end of this race.
5.20 - Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:24
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Mike Jones
Nurse Susan still has the lead but a couple of lengths with the rest of the field travelling well.
5.20 - Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:22
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Mike Jones
No Questions Asked trots along and squeezes into second place with a position on the inside.
East India Express is running well and moves alongside Kopeck De Mee.
5.20 - Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:21
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Mike Jones
The first hurdle is safely negotiated and the large field sweeps onward with Nurse Susan a nose ahead of Kopeck De Mee.
5.20 - Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:20
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Mike Jones
And they’re off!
5.20 - Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:15
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Mike Jones
Latest odds via Oddschecker:
Kopeck De Mee 2/1
East India Express 6/1
Wodhooh 8/1
Taponthego 9/1
Nurse Susan 12/1
No Ordinary Joe 12/1
Park Of Kings 20/1
Karafon 22/1
No Questions Asked 25/1
Doyen Quest 28/1
BAR 28/1 – 24 Runners
5.20 - Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:10
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Mike Jones
So here we are.
At the final race of a thrilling week. There has been plenty of surprises and huge winners, especially today.
Let’s find out how the 2025 Cheltenham Festival concludes.
Full results from Gold Cup Day
17:06
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Jack Rathborn
1.20: JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) Race conditions: £150,000 | 2m1f | 8 hurdles | New Course
Winner: Poniros (100/1), 2) Lulamba (11/4), 3) East India Dock (5/4F)
2.00: BetMGM County Hurdle (Grade 3) Race conditions: £98,370 (2024) | 2m1f| 8 hurdles | New Course
Winner: Kargese (3/1F), 2) Ndaawi (25/1), 3) Absurde (5/1)
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) Race conditions: £120,000 | 2m4½f | 17 fences | New Course
Winner: Dinoblue (6/4F), 2) Brides Hill (9/2), 3) Shecouldbeanything (12/1)
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Race conditions: £150,000 | 3m | 12 hurdles | New course
Winner: Jasmin De Vaux (6/1), 2) The Big Westerner (9/2F), 3) Derryhassen Paddy (10/1)
4.00: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) Race conditions: £625,000 | 3m2½f | 22 fences | New Course
Winner: Inothewayurthinkin (15/2); 2) Galopin Des Champs (1/2F); 3) Gentlemansgame (40/1)
4.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase (Listed) Race conditions: £50 | 2m4½f | 17 fences | New Course
Winner: Wonderwall (28/1); 2) Its On The Line (4/1); 3) Willitgoahead (13/2)
Rob James speaking to ITV:
17:03
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Mike Jones
“It’s unbelievable. I probably got to the front a bit too soon but the line came in time.
"This is the biggest race for an amateur – the one you want to win. I can’t thank Sam and the owners enough."
Robert James reacts to Wonderwall's win
16:58
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Mike Jones
The winning jockey spoke to ITV after the race:
"The line came in time, thank god"
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) March 14, 2025
A brilliant ride from Rob James on Wonderwall to secure the St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase#ITVRacing | #CheltenhamFestival | @aliceplunkett pic.twitter.com/ROyuQorDHH
Wonderwall wins the St James’s Place Hunter Chase
16:53
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Luke Baker
Wonderwall was a 28/1 outsider but Rob James rode superbly and just about held off Its On The Line, who had Derek O’Connor aboard.
Wonderwall trained by John O’Leary in Tipperary. The biggest day of his life for horse and trainer.
Winner: Wonderwall (28/1), 2) Its On The Line (4/1), 3) Willitgoahead (13/2)
Today was gonna be the day for Wonderwall!
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) March 14, 2025
A brilliant race in the St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase #ITVRacing | #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/j5IizAgCm3
16.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase result
16:53
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Mike Jones
Wonderwall continued the trend of big odds winners at this year’s festival.
He was a 28/1 winner having pipped It’s On The Line to the win.
16.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase result
16:50
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Luke Baker
Its On The Line pushes Wonderwall hard and these two go head to head down the home straight. Can Wonderwall hold on? YES!
Wonderwall wins the St James’s Place Hunter Chase by a neck. Its On The Line comes second for the third straight year and third spot for Willitgoahead. Great race
16.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase
16:48
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Luke Baker
Four horse race and Wonderwall makes it move. Over the last and it he has a narrow lead.
16.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase
16:48
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Luke Baker
Shearer leads as they take the third-last and this is a strong ride from Olive Nicholls. Its On The Line and Go On Chez are pushing - this looks like a tight race
16.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase
16:46
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Luke Baker
Angels Breath pulls up and that’s the first horse to leave the race. Allmankind soon follows.
Shearer, with Olive Nicholls aboard, still leading the way but Bardenstown Lad is right on his tail with Its On The Line and Go On Chez also going well
16.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase
16:44
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Luke Baker
Shearer and Bardenstown Lad leading the way, with Its On The Line also going well.
Still 10 fences to go and no fallers so far. They’re starting to get strung out
16.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase
16:43
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Luke Baker
Its On The Line making some early running, with the superbly-named Shearer also going well.
Can Shearer do the business in the St James’s? Would be fitting
16.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase
16:42
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Luke Baker
There’s still two races left of this Cheltenham Festival and the St James’s Place Hunter Chase is about to get underway.
It’s an amateur race and 24 run
Paul Townend reacts to Galopin Des Champs defeat
16:40
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Luke Baker
Here’s what Galopin Des Champ’s jockey Paul Townend had to say after his horse’s defeat to Inothewayurthinkin in the Gold Cup.
Speaking to ITV Racing, he said: “Everything seemed to be a bit of an effort. He came strong over the top of the hill last time and I hoped for the same.
“It’s disappointing to get beaten, he's back, he's fine and it will give Gavin Cromwell something to shout about for a long time.
“The first thing I was thinking, was that this ground was livelier than he appreciates. But no excuses, it wasn't good enough on the day.”
Corbetts Cross dies after fall in Gold Cup
16:35
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Luke Baker
Some sad news after that Gold Cup. Corbetts Cross, one of the horses that fell, has died.
A statement from Cheltenham read: "In our fifth race of the day, Corbetts Cross was immediately attended to by our veterinary professionals, but sadly sustained a fatal injury. Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections."
JP McManus reveals how close Inothewayurthinkin came to not running in the Gold Cup
16:30
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Luke Baker
If things had been slightly different, Inothewayurthinkin may not have been in this Gold Cup.
Owner JP McManus tells the story:
Galopin Des Champs defeated Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:24
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Luke Baker
An upset in the Gold Cup but Inothewayurthinkin earned his victory
WATCH: Inothewayurthinkin wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:18
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Luke Baker
Here’s the moment that Inothewayurthinkin won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, beating the brilliant Galopin Des Champs
Galopin Des Champs has his day spoiled ❌
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) March 14, 2025
Inothewayurthinkin is a Gold Cup winner! #ITVRacing | #CheltenhamFestival | @gavincromwell1 pic.twitter.com/PZG6L2ycjm
Mark Walsh: 'I'm dancing inside'
16:15
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Luke Baker
Mark Walsh reacts to riding to Cheltenham Gold Cup glory - he’s not the most outwardly expressive rider but what a run.
“I'm dancing inside,” said Walsh. “I can't believe it. He jumped well, just missed the ditch.
“Paul [Townend on Galopin Des Champs] was on my outside and early on, he missed a few fences and I just thought he wasn't happy.
“This boy [ Inothewayurthinkin] has had to grow up over the last year. Gavin Cromwell is a genius having him spot on for today. I'm delighted.”
Full results from Gold Cup Day
16:13
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Jack Rathborn
.20: JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) Race conditions: £150,000 | 2m1f | 8 hurdles | New Course
Winner: Poniros (100/1), 2) Lulamba (11/4), 3) East India Dock (5/4F)
2.00: BetMGM County Hurdle (Grade 3) Race conditions: £98,370 (2024) | 2m1f| 8 hurdles | New Course
Winner: Kargese (3/1F), 2) Ndaawi (25/1), 3) Absurde (5/1)
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) Race conditions: £120,000 | 2m4½f | 17 fences | New Course
Winner: Dinoblue (6/4F), 2) Brides Hill (9/2), 3) Shecouldbeanything (12/1)
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Race conditions: £150,000 | 3m | 12 hurdles | New course
Winner: Jasmin De Vaux (6/1), 2) The Big Westerner (9/2F), 3) Derryhassen Paddy (10/1)
4.00: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) Race conditions: £625,000 | 3m2½f | 22 fences | New Course
Winner: Inothewayurthinkin (15/2); 2) Galopin Des Champs (1/2F); 3) Gentlemansgame (40/1)
Cheltenham Gold Cup result
16:12
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Luke Baker
A classy, classy run from Inothewayurthinkin - a Gold Cup champion. He hit the front over the last and pulled away up the hill.
Mark Walsh the winning jockey with Gavin Cromwell as the trainer. Brilliant stuff.
Winner: Inothewayurthinkin (15/2), 2 Galopin Des Champs (8/13F), 3) Gentlemansgame (40/1)
Cheltenham Gold Cup result - Inothewayurthinkin wins!
16:10
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Luke Baker
Corbetts Cross falls! But that won’t stop Galopin Des Champs. But here comes Inothewayurthinkin - roaring on.
And Inothewayurthinkin wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Pulls away and the 15/2 shot with Mark Walsh aboard wins easily. Superb win.
No historic treble for Galopin Des Champs, who settles for second.
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:08
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Luke Baker
Here comes Galopin Des Champs on the outside as Gentlemansgame tries to hold him off. Two to go
16:08
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Luke Baker
The Real Whacker takes up the lead as Galopin Des Champs moves through the field, taking up position.
Banbridge struggling on the inside.
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:07
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Luke Baker
DRAMA! Ahoy Senor falls, he’s down! That slows Galpin Des Champs and Montys Star
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:07
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Luke Baker
Roar from the crowd as they pass the stands. Ahoy Senor still being allowed to take up the running.
Montys Star on the outside with Rachael Blackmore keeping an eye on things. Inothewayurthinkin is on the inside.
Royale Pagaille falling off the back
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:06
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Luke Baker
Ahoy Senor from The Real Whacker and Gentlemansgame. A couple of scruffy jumps from Galopin Des Champs and Montys Star also loses a couple of spots with a messy jump.
Decent pace as we’ve 10 fences to go. Halfway through.
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:04
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Luke Baker
Ahoy Senor happy to lead this. Galopin des Champs choosing to sit back in fifth or six - hasn’t hit his rhythm yet. Gentlemansgame also near the front.
Montys Star with Rachael Blackmore aboard looking strong early on. still 13 fences to go
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:03
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Luke Baker
Ahoy Senor taking up the early running. Galopin Des Champs out to the right at the moment.
All over the water jump safely.
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:02
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Luke Baker
And they’re off! The Gold Cup is underway at the first time of asking
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:02
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Luke Baker
And they’re off! The Gold Cup is underway at the first time of asking
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:01
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Luke Baker
It’s nearly time. The horses are heading to the start for the culmination of the best week in racing - the Cheltenham Gold Cup
Cheltenham Gold Cup
16:00
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Luke Baker
Galopin Des Champs looking relaxed in the parade ring and he has done all day
Cheltenham Gold Cup tips
15:55
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Luke Baker
It’s a clean sweep from our experts when tipping up this Gold Cup...
Ruby Walsh’s tip (via Paddy Power): Galopin Des Champs (8/15)
“I hope Galopin Des Champs wins as he’s an incredible horse. Inothewayurthinkin is the danger to him as he’s guaranteed to stay and he’ll come home well. Galopin Des Champs should win as he should have far too many gears for the rest of these. A forecast of Galopin Des Champs to beat Inothewayurthinkin could be an extra value pick.”
Sam Turner’s tip: Galopin Des Champs (8/15)
“A week ago, the prospect of a soft surface and a real test at the trip looked to be perfect conditions for Galopin Des Champs to complete an historic hat-trick in the blue riband event. However, a dry forecast and the likelihood of spring ground have enhanced the chances of King George hero Banbridge seeing out today’s trip, while the supplemented Inothewayurthinkin, seven lengths behind Galopin Des Champs at Leopardstown, has added further depth to a race which looked a little thin on competition a fortnight ago.
“The reigning champion should still have too much class for this field as he is so tactically versatile and jumps brilliantly in the main, although after some of the high- profile jumping failures this week, nothing is taken for granted. The best outsiders look to be Ahoy Senior, who is reported in good shape following a wind operation, and The Real Whacker who wasn’t disgraced behind Banbridge on Boxing Day at Kempton. Backing them each-way in the markets without the favourite could be the way to go.”
Oli Bell’s tip (via Sky Bet:) Galopin Des Champs (8/15)
“Friday at Cheltenham, Gold Cup Day, the blue ribbon of the week where Galopin Des Champs is hoping to make history and win three Gold Cups. I think he’ll do it – I love the horse, and I think he deserves his place in the pantheon of Cheltenham greats.”
Cheltenham Gold Cup odds
15:51
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Luke Baker
Just nine horses in the Gold Cup this year. Can anyone challenge Galopin Des Champs? Both the JJ Slevin-ridden Banbridge and Mark Walsh on Inothewayurthinkin will fancy their chances.
Galopin Des Champs is the prohibitive favourite and here are the odds (via Oddschecker):
- Galopin Des Champs 8/15
- Banbridge 15/2
- Inothewayurthinkin 15/2
- Montys Star 12/1
- Corbetts Cross 14/1
- The Real Whacker 33/1
- Gentlemansgame 40/1
- Ahoy Senor 50/1
- Royale Pagaille 100/1
Galopin Des Champs poised and primed for next act of Cheltenham glory
15:44
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Luke Baker
What does it mean to make history? To achieve such accomplishments in a lifetime that others are compelled to scribe down your achievements so that future generations know how extraordinary you were.
Most of us don’t come close to such recognition but for a select few there are moments when history comes knocking, when expectation weighs heavily on the shoulders and the spotlight of legacy shines firmly on them. This is the fate that awaits jockey Paul Townend and Galopin Des Champs at the Cheltenham Festival this week.
Read Michael Jones’s full preview ahead of one of the sport’s biggest races:
Cheltenham Gold Cup
15:41
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Luke Baker
Right, it’s time to focus on the big race of the week - the Cheltenham Gold Cup, which is around 20 minutes away.
Galopin Des Champs going for history with a third straight Gold Cup triumph. He’s be just the fifth horse in history to manage that.
Willie Mullins has had 10 winners this week, equalling his own Cheltenham record, and how fitting would it be if Galopin des Champs broke that record...
Full results from Gold Cup Day
15:37
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Luke Baker
1.20: JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)
Winner: Poniros (100/1), 2) Lulamba (11/4), 3) East India Dock (5/4F)
2.00: BetMGM County Hurdle (Grade 3)
Winner: Kargese (3/1F), 2) Ndaawi (25/1), 3) Absurde (5/1)
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2)
Winner: Dinoblue (6/4F), 2) Brides Hill (9/2), 3) Shecouldbeanything (12/1)
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
Winner: Jasmin De Vaux (6/1), 2) The Big Westerner (9/2F), 3) Derryhassen Paddy (10/1)
Jasmin De Vaux wins the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
15:31
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Luke Baker
The Mullins-Townend dup proving unstoppable this week. Does that bode well for Galopin Des Champs in the Gold Cup?
Victory for them with Jasmin De Vaux, who won the Bumper previously at Cheltenham. A two-time winner at the Festival. No mean feat.
Winner) Jasmin De Vaux (6/1), 2) The Big Westerner (9/2F), 3) Derryhassen Paddy (10/1), 4) Yellow Card (33/1)
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle result
15:28
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Luke Baker
Jasmin De Vaux is too strong, holding off The Big Westerner down the home straight and Jasmin De Vaux wins the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle by a couple of lengths.
Another win for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend! The Big Westerner second, with Derryhassen Paddy edging a photo finish for third
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
15:27
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Luke Baker
Here comes Jasmin De Vaux down the near rail and The Big Westerner makes her move as well.
Two-horse race as they clear the last
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
15:26
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Luke Baker
Same leaders as we go over the second last. Jasmin De Vaux now making good ground through the field for Willie Mullins.
The Big Westerner looks boxed in here
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
15:25
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Luke Baker
Jax Junior and Intense Approach also going well here but it’s still Wingmen and Derryhassen Paddy up front. The likes of Argento Boy, with Rachael Blackmore aboard, well placed.
They’re really tightly bunched as we go over the third last. This is anyone’s race
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
15:24
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Luke Baker
No fallers yet, with six fences to go.
Wingmen and Derryhassen Paddy have about a two-length lead over the rest of the field but long way still to go
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
15:23
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Luke Baker
Favourite The Big Westerner in midfield early on as they’re pretty well bunched. Wingmen and Derryhassen Paddy the leaders as the pace is decent
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
15:21
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Luke Baker
And we’re off in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle! A maximum 20-strong field going in this one.
We’re away first time - the starts have been much better after yesterday’s debacle
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
15:20
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Luke Baker
Will it be yet another Willie Mullins win, with Jasmin De Vaux the best bet? But Jet Blue’s odds are coming well in - he’s almost level with The Big Westerner as joint favourite.
James Reveley is aboard Jet Blue, who is trained by David Cottin. The unbeaten Derryhassen Paddy also a chance
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle odds
15:10
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Luke Baker
We’ve nearly reached the pinnacle of the week - the Gold Cup. One race to go before that kicks off at 4pm.
It’s the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, at 3.20pm. A Grade 1 race over three miles, with 12 hurdles.
Here’s what the betting looks like as Henry De Bromhead has the sole mare in the race, The Big Westerner, as the favourite, while Jasmin De Vaux is Willie Mullins’s best shot with Paul Townend aboard:
- The Big Westerner 4/1
- Jasmin De Vaux 5/1
- Jet Blue 6/1
- Wingmen 8/1
- Derryhassen Paddy 10/1
- Wendigo 11/1
- Argento Boy 14/1
- Intense Approach 14/1
- Ballybow 14/1
- Sounds Victorius 22/1
- Ma Shantou 28/1
- Flicker Of Hope 33/1
- Fishery Lane 40/1
- Jax Junior 50/1
- Yellow Car 50/1
- Port Joulain 50/1
- Inn At The Park 50/1
- First Confession 66/1
- Nativehill 66/1
- Jigs Forge 125/1
Disbelief in Dublin after Poniros shock
15:02
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Luke Baker
Fair to say that Poniros winning the JCB Triumph Hurdle earlier today at 100/1 was a dream for the bookies.
Certainly the punters in the Paddy Power fanzone in Dublin were left dismayed as he beat the favourites.
The scenes from our Dublin fanzone as Poniros wins the Triumph at 100/1 #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/01cQa3ZamT
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) March 14, 2025
