Ian_Davies
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Looks like 11 declared.
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The 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup
- Thread starter Ian_Davies
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I have backed Spillanes Tower , I think it's wide open this year? Who did ye fancy to win?
Gun to the head, I think Jango might relish this distance.
Spillane's is a horse I've followed for a while, was chuffed to see him return to form the last day. After literally years of seeing the horse taken out of races because of good ground I am surprised Mangan wants to risk it.
I have always liked Harry Redknapp and would be pleased for him if his horse won too.
I also love to see a good handicapper progress so wouldn't begrudge Curtis's horse running well.
Stick those four in the reverse tricast..!
Spillane's is a horse I've followed for a while, was chuffed to see him return to form the last day. After literally years of seeing the horse taken out of races because of good ground I am surprised Mangan wants to risk it.
I have always liked Harry Redknapp and would be pleased for him if his horse won too.
I also love to see a good handicapper progress so wouldn't begrudge Curtis's horse running well.
Stick those four in the reverse tricast..!
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Ian_Davies
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WandererSkyLight
Amateur Rider
Repping Gaelic Warrior, Haiti Coulers and Gold Tweet (Joker Pick), Will also back The Jukebox Man using the £2 Free Bet
Ian_Davies
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Spillanes Tower NR.
Generous1991
Apprentice
I'm taking that as an indication that the ground is not as soft as the official going?
Robicheaux
Apprentice
Absolutely. Probably dry out again by 4pm.
Cannot trust these going descriptions at all !
edgt
Senior Jockey
Will go with Venetia to cause an upset.
L'Homme Presse her only light to shine through the bad form.
Now she's turned the corner and with Spillane's out I got that Home By The Lee feeling in my waters.
Anyone offering 200/1 I'll have 2.50 each way !
L'Homme Presse her only light to shine through the bad form.
Now she's turned the corner and with Spillane's out I got that Home By The Lee feeling in my waters.
Anyone offering 200/1 I'll have 2.50 each way !
Ian_Davies
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It might not have been the best Cheltenham Gold Cup field ever assembled, but (needless to say) the horse that won it was exceptional.
Not many horses have so much speed and stamina - from runner up in the Fred Winter to this.
Not many horses have so much speed and stamina - from runner up in the Fred Winter to this.
Robicheaux
Apprentice
Easiest winner I've seen in many a year !
granger
Senior Jockey
Winner looked all class and wasn't touched
Any trip for him
Any trip for him
granger
Senior Jockey
And he was only on it because his own horse was pulled out
edgt
Senior Jockey
I didn't forgive him for being beaten off 129 in Fred Winter and still haven't.
Fred Winter/Ballymore/Arkle/gap year /Gold Cup is the kind of route you couldn't make up.
A Sweeps Hurdle/Gold Cup double done previously by Captain Christy .
When Willie only declared one it said it all...
Fred Winter/Ballymore/Arkle/gap year /Gold Cup is the kind of route you couldn't make up.
A Sweeps Hurdle/Gold Cup double done previously by Captain Christy .
When Willie only declared one it said it all...
granger
Senior Jockey
I was trying to think of a horse in history he reminded me of
Captain Christy in terms of levels?
Nor have I
jinnyj
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That only happened as he dived over the last to the left?
