Can turn into a real test of stamina when the ground is soft or heavy and another race confined to amateur jockeys. Current rider, Sam Waley-Cohen is the leading jockey in the contest having won it three times already.
Two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, Victoria Pendleton, finished fifth on board Pacha Du Polder in this contest in 2016. The horse went on to win in 2017 to give Bryony Frost her first Cheltenham Festival winner
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Racing expert Oli Bell has his eye on an outsider for the Gold Cup, click here to find out more.
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It’s the final day of Cheltenham and Alex Hammond is back to share her thoughts on the first race!
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Get guidance on your multiple bets for Day Four of the Cheltenham Festival with the Sporting Life Lucky 15
Read MoreThe Sporting Life team provide their best bets for each race of Friday’s Cheltenham action, including the Gold Cup.
Read MoreWatch the Sporting Life and Timeform preview show for the fourth and final day of an outstanding Cheltenham Festival, with tips for each of the seven races
Read MoreElimay has been boosted to 5/2 from 2/1 in the Mares’ Chase on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival
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Cheltenham is only a few weeks away and racing expert Ed Chamberlin is here to share who he’ll be backing for the Gold Cup
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“Last year’s winner Minella Indo was great 12 months ago and showed encouraging signs in the Irish Gold Cup on his last start so for that reason he is my fancy.”
Read More“Vauban was very good at the Dublin Racing Festival and is worth siding with here.”
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He has been frighteningly progressive in the last 11 months and has been kept fresh for the race, which history shows can be the best approach
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Graeme Rodway has a novice hurdler to follow on Friday
Read MoreWant premium best bets for each day of Cheltenham? Then look no further than the Sporting Life Cheltenham preview show!
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Timeform pick out four horses at double-figure prices who are worth having on your radar for the 2022 Cheltenham Festival.
Read MoreSporting Life’s Cheltenham Festival antepost series looks at the key protagonists for the big races, with a tip from each of their experts.
Read MoreSporting Life’s experts highlight a fancied horse they are keen to take on at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival.
Read MoreEvery day Sporting Life’s tipsters will select their strongest fancies for each of the 28 races at Cheltenham, including Tuesday's Unibet Champion Hurdle and the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
Read MoreDon’t miss out on Sporting Life’s exclusive Sky Bet Price Boost for Day One of the Cheltenham Festival
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Read MoreCheck out Sporting Life/Timeform Andrew Asquith's suggested Lucky 15 with four selections for Day One of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival.
Read MoreElimay has been boosted to 5/2 from 2/1 in the Mares’ Chase on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival
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Read MoreThe Sporting Life team highlight a horse to back to suit each Sky Bet offer for every race on day two of the Cheltenham Festival
Read MoreTimeform highlight their ratings banker, a big improver and a Flag of note on Day Three of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read MoreAfter strong winners on Wednesday, the Sporting Life team are back to provide their best bets for each race of Thursday’s Cheltenham action, including the Stayers Hurdle
Read MoreSporting Life’s David Ord takes on the Lucky 15 with four selections for Day Two of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival.
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Read MoreWith one lucky winner landing £100,000 on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival and £800,000 still to play for, don’t miss your chance to enter ITV7 for free by 1:30pm Thursday for another chance to win.
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The Racing Post's Irish expert is taking on the favourite in Wednesday's closing race
Read MoreWith over £1,000,000 on the line during the Cheltenham Festival, enter ITV7 for free across all four days and you could win hundreds of thousands of pounds. Entries for day one close 1:30pm Tuesday.
Read MoreTimeform highlight their ratings banker, a big improver and a Flag of note on day one of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read MoreOli Bell looks at Wednesday’s headline attraction – a Queen Mother Champion Chase featuring a simply titanic battle
Read MoreRacing expert Ed Chamberlin shares what he thinks is not only the best bet of Day 2, but the best bet of Cheltenham Festival 2022!
Read MoreWho is @chamberlinsport backing at Day Two of the #CheltenhamFestival? 🏇 pic.twitter.com/vQsCi23Fl4
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