'High numbers have no chance' - Three horses with a low draw to follow at Chester
19 hours ago
CHELTENHAM
14 March 2025
Friday 14th March
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Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 2f 70y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (28%)
Latest win was Grade 2 here in early 2023; Aintree is his safe haven now; has had wind op
62-3PP
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 165
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 22f Sft | 2Ch | 11-2 | PU/6 | Protektorat () | 5/1 | 168 | - |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/7 | Royale Pagaille () | 8/1 | 169 | - |
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-12 | 3/5 | Minella Drama (2¼L) | 11/2 | 169 | 169 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/7 | Gerri Colombe (½L) | 17/2 | 158 | 170 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 6/11 | Protektorat (18L) | 18/1 | 160 | 154 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Asc Ascot | 21f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 3/4 | Pic D'orhy (9½L) | 4/1 | 163 | 151 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts on this ground (75%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
First 3m chase run when winning King George; has further to go on a much stiffer finish
9-14U1
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 168
Days: 78
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 p | 1/11 | Il Est Francais (1¾L) | 7/1 | 165 | 174 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16.5f Y | ChG2 | 12-0 | UR/8 | Energumene () | 16/1 | 165 | 170 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | ChG2 | 12-0 | 4/6 | Found A Fifty (28L) | 100/30 | 165 | 132 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 p1 | 1/9 | Captain Guinness (nk) | 6/1 | 161 | 170 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 9/11 | Protektorat (75L) | 4/1 | 162 | 119 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | ChG2 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Pic D'orhy (1¾L) | 3/1 | 155 | 168 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Won at 3m6f here last March; strong form at Aintree after; return to staying trip helpful
13-262
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 161
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/6 | Pic D'orhy (10L) | 7/4F | 163 | 157 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 6/11 | Banbridge (21L) | 17/2 | 165 | 157 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 23f Sft | ChL | 11-10 h | 2/3 | Heart Wood (7L) | 4/1 | 166 | 160 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 h | 3/7 | Gerri Colombe (2¾L) | 100/30 | 157 | 169 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 30f Hy | NvChG2 | 11-7 h1 | 1/7 | Embassy Gardens (17L) | 15/8 | 150 | 163 |
| 7 Feb 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | F/4 | Velvet Elvis () | 1/4F | - | - |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Outstanding stayer who has won the last two Gold Cups; big chance of making it three
1-2311
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 177
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/10 | Grangeclare West (4¾L) | 1/2F | 177 | 173 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/9 | Fact To File (7½L) | 5/6F | 177 | 181 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 3/8 | Fact To File (2¾L) | 16/5 | 179 | 163 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/9 | Fastorslow (1¼L) | 1/2F | 180 | 164 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/11 | Gerri Colombe (3½L) | 10/11F | 179 | 183 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/4 | Fastorslow (4½L) | 1/3F | 180 | 178 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Pulled up in 2024 Gold Cup; form needs improvement; others can cope better with this test
P5-433
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-10 p | 3/6 | L'Homme Presse (17L) | 7/2 | 160 | 158 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 p | 3/9 | Galopin Des Champs (12½L) | 28/1 | 160 | 165 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/9 | Fastorslow (5L) | 40/1 | 160 | 158 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 5/7 | Gerri Colombe (10½L) | 16/1 | 160 | 162 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/11 | Galopin Des Champs () | 25/1 | 160 | - |
| 4 Nov 23 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Sft | ChG2 | 11-2 | 1/4 | Bravemansgame (1¾L) | 7/2 | 154 | 164 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 2 wins from 48 in the last 14 days (4%)
Big improver when winning the Kim Muir and a Grade 1 last spring; coming to hand; a threat
11-754
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/10 | Galopin Des Champs (7¼L) | 16/1 | 159 | 163 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 5/9 | Galopin Des Champs (15½L) | 11/1 | 158 | 162 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 t | 7/8 | Fact To File (36L) | 22/1 | 158 | 129 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/6 | Iroko (4L) | 6/4F | 158 | 160 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26f Sft | 2HcCh | 12-0 | 1/22 | Git Maker (8L) | 13/8F | 145 | 157 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Y/Sft | HcChG3 | 10-9 | 9/25 | Heart Wood (30L) | 11/2 | 144 | 123 |
High class as novice; just two runs this term; creditable show latest; open to improvement
12-225
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/10 | Galopin Des Champs (7¾L) | 12/1 | 153 | 162 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Trm Tramore | 23f Hy | ChG3 | 11-0 | 2/7 | Embassy Gardens (5L) | 4/5F | 154 | 150 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 2/7 | Spillane's Tower (¾L) | 5/2J | 150 | 153 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24.5f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 2/6 | Fact To File (3¾L) | 13/2 | 147 | 156 |
| 31 Dec 23 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 1/5 | Three Card Brag (5½L) | 9/4 | - | 155 |
| 2 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 3/13 | Corbetts Cross (3¼L) | 10/1 | - | 143 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (0%)
Just respectable form in three previous Gold Cups; down on his luck in latest two starts
1F-1P6
Age: 11
Weight: 11-10
OR: 163
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 28.5f GS | HcChG3 | 12-0 | 6/9 | Famous Bridge (38L) | 12/1 | 164 | 140 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 12-0 | PU/8 | Mr Vango () | 5/2F | 166 | - |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/7 | Grey Dawning (2L) | 11/4 | 165 | 171 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f GS | ChG2 | 11-10 | F/6 | Capodanno () | 6/1 | 166 | 163 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/4 | Bravemansgame (6½L) | 5/1 | 160 | 174 |
| 10 Apr 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 29f Sft | HcCh | 11-12 | F/27 | I Am Maximus () | 10/1 | 160 | - |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Won 3m novice here in 2023; life harder since; more needed than Grade 2 win in November
P5-U14
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 159
Days: 78
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/11 | Banbridge (17½L) | 14/1 | 159 | 160 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | ChG2 | 11-4 t | 1/6 | Bravemansgame (3½L) | 5/1 | 157 | 161 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 24f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-10 t1 | UR/17 | Flooring Porter () | 9/1 | 155 | - |
| 27 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 23f Gd | ChG2 | 11-5 v | 5/7 | Fantastic Lady (28L) | 5/2J | 159 | 138 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 v1 | PU/11 | Galopin Des Champs () | 40/1 | 162 | - |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f GS | ChG2 | 11-7 | 2/6 | Capodanno (2¾L) | 7/2 | 162 | 160 |
Verdict
The latest challengers crowd round but GALOPIN DES CHAMPS has stood the test of time so well and he can take home his third Gold Cup.
Galopin Des Champs
Betting Forecast:
4/7 Galopin Des Champs,
5/1 Banbridge,
13/2 Inothewayurthinkin,
9/1 Monty's Star,
20/1 Corbetts Cross,
33/1 The Real Whacker,
50/1 Ahoy Senor,
66/1 Gentlemansgame,
Royale Pagaille
Relevant Tips
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