The 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup

[Slim]

I'm confused - everyone knew who trained the horse (and what his modus operandi can be) before the race.

So what's the big surprise?

I honestly think I've stumbled into losers's corner in a betting shop on here sometimes.

TH is better than this.

Just for clarification. Are you saying Gavin Cromwell ethics as a trainer are questionable? If you are then you're the betting shop punter.

 

[archipenko]

That's not going to happen -it is hard enough to win a Gold Cup with a perfect preparation.

id say his prep is going perfectly so far

 

[Ian_Davies]

Just for clarification. Are you saying Gavin Cromwell ethics as a trainer are questionable? If you are then you're the betting shop punter.

Just for clarification - it's others, not me, seemingly making that statement post race when they presumably knew who trained the horse before the race.

That's the point I am making - those who trash the trainer and jockey after a race when they knew who the trainer and jockey were before the race.

 

[Slim]

Just for clarification - it's others, not me, seemingly making that statement post race when they presumably knew who trained the horse before the race.

That's the point I am making - those who trash the trainer and jockey after a race when they knew who the trainer and jockey were before the race.

I appreciate the clarification.

 

[Len Madeiros]

Most GC winners are bottomed after their exertions in March. That could be the obvious explanation.

 

[Danny]

I'll say this Ian you have more patience than I.

 

[Euronymous]

With GDC running below form last March it might just have been a terrible Gold Cup. Has he got any other (grade 1) performances?

 

[Slim]

Very open race now. 4/1 the field? Last two winners looking very beatable, all of a sudden. And plenty of runners for the four places.

6/1 the field now. Somehow Inothewayurthinkin is holding on to favouritism.