The Cheltenham Gold Cup is one of the biggest races of the year, with the winner going down in racing folklore.
It’s also one of the biggest betting events of the year, with a large proportion of punters having a wager on the Gold Cup at betting sites.
Ahead of this year’s Gold Cup, here’s our guide to the race, including the latest Gold Cup betting odds, all the runners and riders, and some informative trends that may come in handy if you are planning to have a bet.
Cheltenham Gold Cup betting odds
Below are the latest Cheltenham Gold Cup odds from horse racing betting sites. These prices are live and updated in real time whenever an online bookmaker makes an alteration.
Cheltenham Gold Cup betting trends (since 2000)
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Four of the last six favourites have obliged.
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A significant proportion of Gold Cup winners had already won or placed at the Cheltenham Festival prior to their victory. Many had experience specifically on the New Course, which places greater emphasis on stamina and jumping late in the race.
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No winners were aged 10 years or over, with the last 10 winners being aged between seven and nine. The last winner aged 10 or older was Cool Dawn in 1998.
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Only Native River wore any sort of headgear and is the only English-trained champion in the last decade.
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Only Kauto Star (2007 & 2009) has regained the Cheltenham Gold Cup this century.
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Imperial Commander in 2009 was the last horse to run in the King George VI Chase and then go on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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Only two winners had completed more than 13 previous chase starts, none more than 20.
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Only three winners failed to finish 1st or 2nd last time out with 2025 champion Inothewayurthinkin having come home fourth in his previous outing before victory in the Gold Cup.
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Only three winners had failed to already win that season before going on to Gold Cup success.
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Nine of the last 10 winners had won a Grade 1 chase prior to winning the Gold Cup.
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Nine of the last 10 winners had won over a distance of three miles or longer.
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Only two of the last 25 winners have obliged at odds of 10/1 or bigger.
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Cheltenham Gold Cup winners (Since 2014)
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Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Time |
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2025 |
Inothewayurthinkin |
Mark Walsh |
Gavin Cromwell |
6:40.00 |
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2024 |
Galopin Des Champs |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
7:05.14 |
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2023 |
Galopin Des Champs |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
6:45.46 |
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2022 |
A Plus Tard |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry De Bromhead |
6:41.75 |
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2021 |
Minella Indo |
Jack Kennedy |
Henry De Bromhead |
6:45.35 |
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2020 |
Al Boum Photo |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
6:50.38 |
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2019 |
Al Boum Photo |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
6:39.06 |
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2018 |
Native River |
Richard Johnson |
Colin Tizzard |
7:02.60 |
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2017 |
Sizing John |
Robbie Power |
Jessica Harrington |
6:36.10 |
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2016 |
Don Cossack |
Bryan Cooper |
Gordon Elliott |
6:35.00 |
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2015 |
Coneygree |
Nico de Boinville |
Mark Bradstock |
6:42.50 |
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2014 |
Lord Windermere |
Davy Russell |
Jim Culloty |
6:43.88 |
Responsible Gambling
It is important that punters remember to bet responsibly during the Cheltenham Festival and beyond by utilising the multitude of tools that gambling sites provide.
Whether you are using an online casino, slot sites, online bookmakers, or any other gambling medium, be sure to check out and utilise the safer gambling tools, such as deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion.
These facilities can stop gambling from getting out of hand. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. The service is free of charge and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Alternatively, there are several UK charities and institutions that offer support, advice and information, with a few listed below:
Cheltenham Gold Cup FAQs
When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is always held on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival and is the feature race of the day. The 2026 edition of the Gold Cup is due off at 16.00 on Friday, March 13.
How long is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is run over a distance of 3 miles 2½ furlongs (5,331 metres). Horses must navigate 22 fences on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2025?
Inothewayurthinkin won the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup, ridden by jockey Mark Walsh and trained by Gavin Cromwell. The victory denied Galopin Des Champs a historic hat-trick, with Inothewayurthinkin passing the defending champion with two fences to go before going on to claim victory by six lengths.
How many runners are in the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup typically has a maximum field size of 24 horses. The exact number varies each year, but the race has never seen more than 18 runners.
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