Thirteen Irish horses remain in Gold Cup mix Irish duo Don Cossack and Vautour are among 21 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest scratchings deadline for the six non-novice Grade One events at the Festival. Racing • 17 Feb 16
Thirteen Irish horses remain in Gold Cup mix Irish duo Don Cossack and Vautour are among 21 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest scratchings deadline for the six non-novice Grade One events at the Festival. Racing • 17 Feb 16
Bryan Cooper may make late choice for Gold run Gigginstown House Stud manager Eddie O'Leary expects jockey Bryan Cooper to wait until the last minute before deciding which horse he will ride in this season's Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 19 Jan 16
Bryan Cooper may make late choice for Gold run Gigginstown House Stud manager Eddie O'Leary expects jockey Bryan Cooper to wait until the last minute before deciding which horse he will ride in this season's Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 19 Jan 16
Cheltenham reveal new sponsor for Gold Cup Timico Technology Group has been announced as the new sponsor of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 08 Dec 15
Cheltenham reveal new sponsor for Gold Cup Timico Technology Group has been announced as the new sponsor of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 08 Dec 15
Coneygree could go in Gold Cup Connections of Coneygree are leaning towards running him in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday rather than in the RSA Chase on Wednesday. Racing • 09 Mar 15
Coneygree could go in Gold Cup Connections of Coneygree are leaning towards running him in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday rather than in the RSA Chase on Wednesday. Racing • 09 Mar 15
No surprises in latest Gold Cup field There were no notable defections at the latest confirmation stage for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Silviniaco Conti topping the 18 horses still in contention for the Festival feature. Racing • 07 Mar 15
No surprises in latest Gold Cup field There were no notable defections at the latest confirmation stage for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Silviniaco Conti topping the 18 horses still in contention for the Festival feature. Racing • 07 Mar 15
Foxrock still in Gold Cup picture Owner Barry Connell is still "actively considering" whether to stump up £27,500 to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 26 Feb 15
Foxrock still in Gold Cup picture Owner Barry Connell is still "actively considering" whether to stump up £27,500 to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 26 Feb 15
Aintree National aim for Shutthefrontdoor Shutthefrontdoor is one of the more notable absentees after 24 horses stood their ground for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest forfeit stage. Racing • 11 Feb 15
Aintree National aim for Shutthefrontdoor Shutthefrontdoor is one of the more notable absentees after 24 horses stood their ground for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest forfeit stage. Racing • 11 Feb 15
Barry Connell mulling over Foxrock decision Owner Barry Connell will decide whether to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in the next fortnight. Racing • 09 Feb 15
Barry Connell mulling over Foxrock decision Owner Barry Connell will decide whether to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in the next fortnight. Racing • 09 Feb 15
Road To Riches will head straight to Cheltenham Road To Riches will skip the Irish Hennessy at Leopardstown on 8 February and head straight for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 12 Jan 15
Road To Riches will head straight to Cheltenham Road To Riches will skip the Irish Hennessy at Leopardstown on 8 February and head straight for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 12 Jan 15
Many Clouds building for Cheltenham Gold Cup Many Clouds could take in a prep race in the new year ahead of a crack at the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup following his brave effort to lift the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday. Racing • 30 Nov 14
Many Clouds building for Cheltenham Gold Cup Many Clouds could take in a prep race in the new year ahead of a crack at the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup following his brave effort to lift the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday. Racing • 30 Nov 14
Culloty: Windermere won’t run again this season Jim Culloty already has one eye on Lord Windermere's Cheltenham Gold Cup defence next March after revealing his stable star will not run again this season. Racing • 20 Mar 14
Culloty: Windermere won’t run again this season Jim Culloty already has one eye on Lord Windermere's Cheltenham Gold Cup defence next March after revealing his stable star will not run again this season. Racing • 20 Mar 14
Culloty: Windermere may run at Punchestown Jim Culloty has not totally ruled out running Lord Windermere again this season following his dramatic victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 16 Mar 14
Culloty: Windermere may run at Punchestown Jim Culloty has not totally ruled out running Lord Windermere again this season following his dramatic victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 16 Mar 14
No Gold Cup appeal from On His Own team Connections of narrow Gold Cup runner-up On His Own have decided not to appeal the decision of the Cheltenham stewards who left the placings unaltered following a lengthy inquiry after the race. Racing • 15 Mar 14
No Gold Cup appeal from On His Own team Connections of narrow Gold Cup runner-up On His Own have decided not to appeal the decision of the Cheltenham stewards who left the placings unaltered following a lengthy inquiry after the race. Racing • 15 Mar 14
Henderson banking on Bobs Worth Nicky Henderson is banking on Bobs Worth again winning the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup to help fill the massive void left by a couple of his absent stablemates. Racing • 13 Mar 14
Henderson banking on Bobs Worth Nicky Henderson is banking on Bobs Worth again winning the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup to help fill the massive void left by a couple of his absent stablemates. Racing • 13 Mar 14
13 rivals for Bobs Worth Gold Cup defence Bobs Worth takes on 13 rivals in his defence of the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday. Racing • 12 Mar 14
13 rivals for Bobs Worth Gold Cup defence Bobs Worth takes on 13 rivals in his defence of the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday. Racing • 12 Mar 14
Last and First in Gold frame Last Instalment and First Lieutenant will both be declared for Friday's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, according to Gigginstown House Stud's racing manager Eddie O'Leary. Racing • 11 Mar 14
Last and First in Gold frame Last Instalment and First Lieutenant will both be declared for Friday's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, according to Gigginstown House Stud's racing manager Eddie O'Leary. Racing • 11 Mar 14
Cue Card to miss Cheltenham Gold Cup Leading Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Cue Card has been ruled out of the showpiece meeting by trainer Colin Tizzard. Racing • 25 Feb 14
Cue Card to miss Cheltenham Gold Cup Leading Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Cue Card has been ruled out of the showpiece meeting by trainer Colin Tizzard. Racing • 25 Feb 14
McCoy has a fancy for Last Instalment Tony McCoy expects Last Instalment to be in the Cheltenham Gold Cup shake-up following his Irish Hennessy win. Racing • 13 Feb 14
McCoy has a fancy for Last Instalment Tony McCoy expects Last Instalment to be in the Cheltenham Gold Cup shake-up following his Irish Hennessy win. Racing • 13 Feb 14
Ground crucial to Long Run's Gold Cup prep plans Long Run may head straight to Gold Cup Owner Robert Waley-Cohen believes the weather will dictate if Long Run has another outing before the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 10 Jan 13
Ground crucial to Long Run's Gold Cup prep plans Long Run may head straight to Gold Cup Owner Robert Waley-Cohen believes the weather will dictate if Long Run has another outing before the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 10 Jan 13
Commander pleases in Chepstow spin Imperial Commander did much to put his quest to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup crown he surrendered to Long Run back on track with a pleasing racecourse gallop at Chepstow. Racing • 05 Jan 13
Commander pleases in Chepstow spin Imperial Commander did much to put his quest to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup crown he surrendered to Long Run back on track with a pleasing racecourse gallop at Chepstow. Racing • 05 Jan 13
Casey: Stamina no issue for Flemenstar Trainer Peter Casey has no doubt three miles is well within Flemenstar's range following his fantastic performance at Punchestown on Sunday. Racing • 10 Dec 12
Casey: Stamina no issue for Flemenstar Trainer Peter Casey has no doubt three miles is well within Flemenstar's range following his fantastic performance at Punchestown on Sunday. Racing • 10 Dec 12
Aintree National an option for Long Run Long Run has the John Smith's Grand National as a possible back-up plan if he is unable to contest the Gold Cup next March. Racing • 11 Oct 12
Aintree National an option for Long Run Long Run has the John Smith's Grand National as a possible back-up plan if he is unable to contest the Gold Cup next March. Racing • 11 Oct 12
Synchronised still in Aintree field Synchronised heads the 48 remaining entries for Saturday's John Smith's Grand National at Aintree. Racing • 09 Apr 12
Synchronised still in Aintree field Synchronised heads the 48 remaining entries for Saturday's John Smith's Grand National at Aintree. Racing • 09 Apr 12