Illinois bids to enhance O'Brien's Gold Cup record Illinois will go into unknown territory when he plays the role of super-sub for Aidan O'Brien in his search for a 10th victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Racing • 18 Jun
Illinois bids to enhance O'Brien's Gold Cup record Illinois will go into unknown territory when he plays the role of super-sub for Aidan O'Brien in his search for a 10th victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Racing • 18 Jun
Galopin Des Champs searches for greatness in Gold Cup Galopin Des Champs may be standing on the edge of greatness, but Willie Mullins is doing his best to keep his feet on the ground ahead of his star chaser's bid for a Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup hat-trick. Racing • 14 Mar
Galopin Des Champs searches for greatness in Gold Cup Galopin Des Champs may be standing on the edge of greatness, but Willie Mullins is doing his best to keep his feet on the ground ahead of his star chaser's bid for a Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup hat-trick. Racing • 14 Mar
Kyprios facing nine rivals in Gold Cup at Ascot Kyprios will face nine rivals as he bids to regain his Gold Cup crown at Royal Ascot on Thursday. Racing • 18 Jun 24
Kyprios facing nine rivals in Gold Cup at Ascot Kyprios will face nine rivals as he bids to regain his Gold Cup crown at Royal Ascot on Thursday. Racing • 18 Jun 24
Courage Mon Ami to miss Gold Cup defence Courage Mon Ami will not defend his Gold Cup title at Royal Ascot after suffering a setback. Racing • 28 May 24
Courage Mon Ami to miss Gold Cup defence Courage Mon Ami will not defend his Gold Cup title at Royal Ascot after suffering a setback. Racing • 28 May 24
Cheltenham Gold Cup likely next stop for Bravemansgame Paul Nicholls is planning on sending Bravemansgame straight to Cheltenham for his next outing and is backing him to be "competitive" again in the Gold Cup. Racing • 01 Jan 24
Cheltenham Gold Cup likely next stop for Bravemansgame Paul Nicholls is planning on sending Bravemansgame straight to Cheltenham for his next outing and is backing him to be "competitive" again in the Gold Cup. Racing • 01 Jan 24
Royal Ascot: Fairytale Gold Cup farewell for Dettori Frankie Dettori recorded a fairytale victory on his final Gold Cup ride aboard Courage Mon Ami in the Royal Ascot showpiece. Racing • 22 Jun 23
Royal Ascot: Fairytale Gold Cup farewell for Dettori Frankie Dettori recorded a fairytale victory on his final Gold Cup ride aboard Courage Mon Ami in the Royal Ascot showpiece. Racing • 22 Jun 23
Cheltenham Day 4: Predictions from Walsh and McClean Day 4 of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival and it's the big one - the Gold Cup Steeple Chase. Get Ruby Walsh and Donn McClean's take on all the day's action. Racing • 16 Mar 23
Cheltenham Day 4: Predictions from Walsh and McClean Day 4 of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival and it's the big one - the Gold Cup Steeple Chase. Get Ruby Walsh and Donn McClean's take on all the day's action. Racing • 16 Mar 23
Cheltenham Festival: Day 4 results and reports rachael Blackmore, Willie Mullins and the Irish stole the show on the final day of the Festival. Racing • 18 Mar 22
Cheltenham Festival: Day 4 results and reports rachael Blackmore, Willie Mullins and the Irish stole the show on the final day of the Festival. Racing • 18 Mar 22
Cheltenham Festival: Gold Cup preview Last year's 1-2-3 in the Gold Cup return for Friday's feature, but it's the improving Galvin who is edging favouritism on the eve of the big race. Racing • 18 Mar 22
Cheltenham Festival: Gold Cup preview Last year's 1-2-3 in the Gold Cup return for Friday's feature, but it's the improving Galvin who is edging favouritism on the eve of the big race. Racing • 18 Mar 22
Elliott favouring direct Festival route for Galvin Gordon Elliott has reiterated his desire to head straight for the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Galvin – despite entering him for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown next month. Racing • 17 Jan 22
Elliott favouring direct Festival route for Galvin Gordon Elliott has reiterated his desire to head straight for the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Galvin – despite entering him for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown next month. Racing • 17 Jan 22
30 entries for Gold Cup as countdown continues Minella Indo and A Plus Tard, last year's first and second, top 30 entries for the Cheltenham Gold Cup - the highlight of the Festival meeting in March. Racing • 04 Jan 22
30 entries for Gold Cup as countdown continues Minella Indo and A Plus Tard, last year's first and second, top 30 entries for the Cheltenham Gold Cup - the highlight of the Festival meeting in March. Racing • 04 Jan 22
Subjectivist wins Gold Cup as Stradivarius struggles Subjectivist (13-2) provided Mark Johnston with a fourth Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, as Stradivarius – chasing a fourth win of his own – met trouble in running and could only finish fourth. Racing • 17 Jun 21
Subjectivist wins Gold Cup as Stradivarius struggles Subjectivist (13-2) provided Mark Johnston with a fourth Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, as Stradivarius – chasing a fourth win of his own – met trouble in running and could only finish fourth. Racing • 17 Jun 21
Going for Gold – Stradivarius to face 12 rivals Stradivarius is set to encounter 12 rivals when he bids for a record-equalling fourth victory in the Gold Cup at Ascot. Racing • 15 Jun 21
Going for Gold – Stradivarius to face 12 rivals Stradivarius is set to encounter 12 rivals when he bids for a record-equalling fourth victory in the Gold Cup at Ascot. Racing • 15 Jun 21
Blackmore still riding high after Grand National glory Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore admits she was unable to sleep on Saturday night as she relived her Aintree heroics. Racing • 12 Apr 21
Blackmore still riding high after Grand National glory Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore admits she was unable to sleep on Saturday night as she relived her Aintree heroics. Racing • 12 Apr 21
Al Boum Photo heads 41 Gold Cup entries Dual winner Al Boum Photo heads 41 entries for this year's Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 06 Jan 21
Al Boum Photo heads 41 Gold Cup entries Dual winner Al Boum Photo heads 41 entries for this year's Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 06 Jan 21
Elliott eyes targets for Gold Cup possibles Gordon Elliott plans to give Delta Work, Presenting Percy and Samcro the opportunity to bounce back before the Cheltenham Festival after failing to run up to expectations in last week's Savills Chase. Racing • 04 Jan 21
Elliott eyes targets for Gold Cup possibles Gordon Elliott plans to give Delta Work, Presenting Percy and Samcro the opportunity to bounce back before the Cheltenham Festival after failing to run up to expectations in last week's Savills Chase. Racing • 04 Jan 21
Favourite sporting moment: Dawn Run's Gold Glory Relive Dawn Run's famous Gold Cup win. Racing • 03 Apr 20
Favourite sporting moment: Dawn Run's Gold Glory Relive Dawn Run's famous Gold Cup win. Racing • 03 Apr 20
'Creature of habit' Mullins happy with Photo Al Boum Photo bids to retain his crown after ending Willie Mullins' long wait for a Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup winner 12 months ago. Racing • 13 Mar 20
'Creature of habit' Mullins happy with Photo Al Boum Photo bids to retain his crown after ending Willie Mullins' long wait for a Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup winner 12 months ago. Racing • 13 Mar 20
Al Boum Photo heads field of 12 for Gold Cup Last year's winner Al Boum Photo heads a field of 12 after all the five-day confirmations were declared for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday. Racing • 11 Mar 20
Al Boum Photo heads field of 12 for Gold Cup Last year's winner Al Boum Photo heads a field of 12 after all the five-day confirmations were declared for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday. Racing • 11 Mar 20
Al Boum Photo given hero's welcome in Leighlinbridge Al Boum Photo was given a hero's welcome as the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup winner paraded through the village of Leighlinbridge on Monday evening. Racing • 25 Mar 19
Al Boum Photo given hero's welcome in Leighlinbridge Al Boum Photo was given a hero's welcome as the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup winner paraded through the village of Leighlinbridge on Monday evening. Racing • 25 Mar 19
Cheltenham Day 4: Top tips and punting advice Johnny Ward tells us who might have a memorable afternoon on the final day of the racing festival where the Magnum Gold Cup is the big draw. Racing • 14 Mar 19
Cheltenham Day 4: Top tips and punting advice Johnny Ward tells us who might have a memorable afternoon on the final day of the racing festival where the Magnum Gold Cup is the big draw. Racing • 14 Mar 19
Presenting Percy heads 20-strong list for Gold Cup Pat Kelly's horse is seeking a win at the Cheltenham Festival for the third successive year. Racing • 09 Mar 19
Presenting Percy heads 20-strong list for Gold Cup Pat Kelly's horse is seeking a win at the Cheltenham Festival for the third successive year. Racing • 09 Mar 19
Reynolds happy if Percy goes straight to Cheltenham Presenting Percy's owner Philip Reynolds admits the Gold Cup favourite could yet go to Cheltenham without having run a single race over fences since winning last year's RSA Chase. Racing • 19 Feb 19
Reynolds happy if Percy goes straight to Cheltenham Presenting Percy's owner Philip Reynolds admits the Gold Cup favourite could yet go to Cheltenham without having run a single race over fences since winning last year's RSA Chase. Racing • 19 Feb 19
Henderson not giving up on Might Bite's Gold Cup dream Nicky Henderson hopes Might Bite can make a timely return to form by going one better than 12 months ago in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 18 Feb 19
Henderson not giving up on Might Bite's Gold Cup dream Nicky Henderson hopes Might Bite can make a timely return to form by going one better than 12 months ago in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 18 Feb 19
Nicholls aims Frodon at Gold Cup after Cotswold triumph Paul Nicholls feels Frodon will give Bryony Frost a great chance of being placed in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 27 Jan 19
Nicholls aims Frodon at Gold Cup after Cotswold triumph Paul Nicholls feels Frodon will give Bryony Frost a great chance of being placed in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 27 Jan 19
