Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips – Cheltenham Festival 2021
Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips 2021 – Day 4, 15:30
The 2021 renewal of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is eagerly awaited as the best race of the four days, and there is a chance history will be made as Al Boum Photo bids to win a remarkable three Gold Cups in a row. He has little to spare over a clutch of these old rivals and makes no appeal at all at the current price around 4/1. The value may lie elsewhere, and Henry de Bromhead is unusually bullish about the prospects of his rapidly improving A Plus Tard (currently a generous 12/1 chance and reportedly heading straight to Cheltenham fresh and well after his Leopardstown win over Christmas).
Best Cheltenham Tips by Stephen Harris – Day 4, 15:30
| Bets | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A Plus Tard | Read Preview here | ||
| #2 | Vinndication | Read Preview here |
Odds may differ to current odds. Odds listed as at 13th March 2020
Cheltenham Tips Gold Cup Preview
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2021 Trends
- 11 of the last 12 winners were 7, 8 or 9 years of age
- 10 of the last 12 winners won on their last race prior to Cheltenham
- 12 of the last 12 winners had raced at least 1 time previously at Cheltenham
- 12 of the last 12 winners had raced at least 4 times over hurdles
Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips
A Plus Tard, Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips Favourite #1 for Stephen Harris
Henry de Bromhead’s progressive 7-y-o is open to far more improvement than most of these more established household names, and he impressed when winning a strongly run Grade 1 Savills Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas. He has winning Cheltenham form in the book over hurdles, and looked a shade unlucky when a well backwed third in the 2020 Ryanair Chase behind Min. This step up to a stamina sapping 3m2f should definitely suit, and the expected soft ground at the Festival will cetainly suit ideally.
| Favourite | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A Plus Tard | BET |
Odds may differ to current odds. Odds listed as at 13th March 2020
Vinndication, Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips Favourite #2 for Stephen Harris
Kim Bailey’s progressive chaser ran a blinder when finishing second to Cyrname in the Charlie Hall on his seasonal reappearance, and was yet to be asked for his effort when unseating at the cross fence at Newbury behind the impressive winner Cloth Cap. He has plenty of scope to keep improving over fences with more experience and the highest level, and makes plenty of each-way appeal at the current prices.
| Favourite | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Vinndication | BET |
Odds may differ to current odds. Odds listed as at 13th March 2020
Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup Winners
The Blue Riband of NH racing dates back to 1924 and the winners of this Grade 1 contest is a roll call of legends of the jumping game. Golden Miller won the race a remarkable five times between 1932 and 1936, while Pat Taafe has four wins as a jockey (three on Arkle between 1964-66) and one on Fort Leney in 1968. Kauto Star and Denman are the highest quality winners in more recent times for Paul Nicholls, and the Willie Mullins trained Al Boum Photo is the current star of the sport with memorable wins in 2019 and 2020.
Last 5 Cheltenham Gold Cup Winners
| Year | Horses | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Al Boum Photo | P Townend | W P Mullins |
| 2019 | Al Boum Photo | P Townend | W P Mullins |
| 2018 | Native River | R Johnson | C Tizzard |
| 2017 | Sizing John | R Power | J Harrington |
| 2016 | Don Cossack | B Cooper | G Elliott |
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2021 Race Conditions
| Race Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham England |
| Race Type | Steeplechase |
| Distance | 3 Miles 2 1/2 Furlongs |
| Age | 5 yo+ |
| Weight | 11st 8lbs (5yo), 11st 10lbs (6yo+), 7lb allowance mares |
FAQs about the Cheltenham Gold Cup race
Our racing expert Stephen Harris’ favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup race is A Plus Tard. We invite you to read his preview to understand why Stephen has picked this horse.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup race will be the fourth race of day 4. The race start is scheduled for 15:30.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup race will take place on the last day of the Cheltenham Festival (Day 4 – Gold Cup Day), Friday 19th of March 2021.
The 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup was won by Al Boum Photo.
Cheltenham Tips 2021, Tuesday 16th March, Day 1 Schedule & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:30 | Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Tips |
| 2:10 | Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Tips |
| 2:50 | Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase Tips |
| 3:30 | Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Tips |
| 4:10 | Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Tips |
| 4:50 | Boodles Juvenile Handicap Tips |
| 5:30 | National Hunt Challenge Chase Tips |
Cheltenham Tips 2021, Wednesday 17th March, Day 2 Schedule & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:30 | Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Tips |
| 2:10 | Festival Novices’ Chase Tips |
| 2:50 | Coral Cup Hurdle Tips |
| 3:30 | Queen Mother Champion Chase Tips |
| 4:10 | Glenfarcias Cross Country Chase Tips |
| 4:50 | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Tips |
| 5:30 | Weatherbys Champion Bumper Tips |
Cheltenham Tips 2021, Thursday 18th March, Day 3 Schedule & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:30 | Marsh Novices Chase Tips |
| 2:10 | Pertemps Network Final Tips |
| 2:50 | Ryanair Chase Tips |
| 3:30 | Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle Tips |
| 4:10 | Brown Advisory Stable Plate Tips |
| 4:50 | Daylesford Mares Novices Hurdle Tips |
| 5:30 | Kim Muir Challenge Cup Tips |
Cheltenham Tips 2021, Friday 19th March, Day 4 Schedule & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:30 | JCB Triumph Hurdle Tips |
| 2:10 | County Handicap Hurdle Tips |
| 2:50 | Albert Bartlett Novice’s Hurdle Tips |
| 3:30 | Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips |
| 4:10 | Foxhunter Steeple Chase Tips |
| 4:50 | Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase Tips |
| 5:30 | Martin Pipe Conditional Handicap Hurdle Tips |
