Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase - Friday 18th

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Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase

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Verdict:

This is probably the best Gold Cup since Denman, Kauto Star and Imperial Commander met each other in 2010. We have at least six top class horses meeting each other and all of them at the top of their game at the moment. I’m ruling out Djakadam due to his injury and poor preparation and Smad Place on class alone. I think Vautour is a doubtful stayer in the very best races; he may get away with it over 3m1f at Aintree but not here. Cue Card is very tempting but again I’m not sure about 3m2f here at Cheltenham. That leaves Don Cossack and Don Poli the two Gigginstown runners. Sometimes you cant do right for doing wrong but I have a strong feeling that the race will be run to suit Don Poli who looks the most thorough stayer in the line up.

Selections:

Don Poli 6/1 Bet365

Don Cossack 9/2 Betway