Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting

Because the Cheltenham Gold Cup is a handicapped race, all horses stand a chance of taking the prize. This makes Cheltenham Gold Cup betting especially exciting.

Take 1990, when Norton’s Coin, offspring of a virtually unheard of sire and dam and owned by a dairy farmer, took the Cup ahead of Desert Orchid with the longest ever odds of 100/1! Still, the Cheltenham Gold Cup hasn’t often been dominated by a moderate horse. Before picking a favourite for your Gold Cup bets, it’s a good idea to do some research.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting Tips

The New course at Cheltenham Racecourse is an endurance course with a steep hill just before the finish, so make sure you back a horse that can go the distance. Endurance and stamina, as well as jumping ability, are key.

Previous performance at the Gold Cup can be a good indicator of future success. If a horse has already proved it can stay focused over 22 jumps, steep descents and hills – and in the face of the famous Cheltenham roar generated by spectators – that horse is worth looking into before you place your Gold Cup bets.

Kauto Star, last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, is naturally the current favorite for 2008. Check other odds for 2008 before picking a favourite.