Who wins the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the highlight of National Hunt racing, offering a £650K prize pot in 2024. The horse race is set to occur on 15th March 2024, featuring favourites such as Galopin Des Champs and Fastorslow. The two-time Stayers' Hurdle winner, Flooring Porter, is also anticipated to be fit. Viewers can catch the live-action on ITV Racing or online through live streaming.
- Key questions answered ahead of the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup
- This Grade One will be run at the Cheltenham Festival on Friday 15th March
- Galopin Des Champs heads Fastorslow in the market
What is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade One horse race that takes place at the Cheltenham Festival. The Gold Cup is the most prestigious race in all of National Hunt racing and has been won by legends like Arkle, Best Mate and Kauto Star.
When is the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is always run on day four of the Cheltenham Festival. The 2024 Gold Cup will be run at 3:30pm at Cheltenham on Friday 15th March.
Who won the Gold Cup?
Galopin Des Champs ran out an impressive winner of the Gold Cup in 2023, beating Bravemansgame by an easy seven lengths.
Who is the favourite for the Gold Cup?
Having bounced back to winning form at Leopardstown, Galopin Des Champs is the firm-favourite to retain his Gold Cup crown. Fastorslow, who has beaten Galopin Des Champs twice at Punchestown, sits second in the market. Gerri Colombe, Shishkin and L'Homme Presse also sit prominently in the betting.
Will Flooring Porter run in the Stayers' Hurdle?
Reigning and defending two-time Stayers' Hurdle winner, Flooring Porter suffered an injury setback following his run at Leopardstown over Christmas. Gavin Cromwell has said recently that he does expect Flooring Porter to be fit in time for Cheltenham.
Who will win the 2024 Gold Cup?
You can read our full guide to the 2024 Gold Cup here on our website. You'll get the latest odds and our betting predictions in this free preview.
What distance is the Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is run over a distance of three and a quarter miles. That distance equates to 26-and-a-half furlongs, or 5,294 meters.
Who is the best winner of the Gold Cup ever?
Golden Miller is the only horse to have won the Gold Cup five times, with his victories coming between 1932 and 1936. Arkle, widely regarded as the best National Hunt horse ever, won the Gold Cup three times between 1964 and 1966. Two-time winner, Kauto Star is the only horse to ever regain the Gold Cup, winning in 2007 and 2009, having been beaten by stablemate Denman in 2008.
Which trainer has won the most Gold Cups?
Arkle's trainer, Tom Dreaper is the winning-most trainer in Cheltenham Gold Cup history with five victories. Along with three-time winner Arkle, Dreaper saddle 1946 winner Prince Regent and champion of 1968, Fort Leney.
How much does the Gold Cup winner get?
The first prize for the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup is £351,688. The overall prize pot for this Grade One totals over £650,000.
How can I watch the Gold Cup?
The 2024 Gold Cup will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to watch this race live via a mobile or tablet, then take a look at the Horse Racing Live Streaming page on our website.
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