The Gold Cup Runners

Below are guides to each of the runners for the 2009 Gold Cup. Which Gold Cup runners have performed well at Cheltenham before? Which runners are of a high enough class to win the Gold Cup? Which runners are likely to be in the race!!

By each of the Gold Cup runners we will also show their latest Gold Cup odds.

Denman

Put in a power packed display to win the 2008 Gold Cup where he demonstrated a faultless round of jumping that completely devastatated his rivals. As good a performance in a Gold Cup as we are ever likely to see and it is very hard to imagine defeat in 2009 for this great horse if he stays fit and well.

Back Denman at 5/4 with Sportingbet

Kauto Star

Winner of the King George in 2006 and 2007 and the Gold Cup in 2007, Kauto Star has been one of the best National Hunt horses we have seen for many years but just found his stable companion Denman too tough a nut to crack when trying to defend his Gold Cup crown last season. Undoubtedly he will be back to play a big part in all the big races in 08/09.

Kauto Star Gold Cup odds are 7/1 with Ladbrokes.

Neptune Collonges

Has developed into a fine chaser but has been unfortunate to be rather overshadowed by his two illustrious stable companions. He finished seven lengths third to Denman in the 2008 Gold Cup and then went on to regain the valuable Guinness Gold Cup at Punchestown and no doubt connections will be eyeing a third victory in that race after another crack at Cheltenham.

Neptune Collonges is 12/1 with Paddy Power

Other 2009 Gold Cup Runners

Following odds correct at the time of writing.

Tidal Bay at 20/1 with Paddy Power
Glencove Marina at 25/1 with Stan James
Air Force One at 33/1 with SkyBet
Big Bucks at 33/1 with William Hill
Exotic Dancer at 33/1 with VC Bet

Keep a close eye on the latest Gold Cup Odds to help you work out the horse you want to follow.

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