Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds & Betting Guide

Find the latest Gold Cup odds and betting trends for the feature race of the entire Festival

Mark Walsh and Inothewayurthinkin won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2025 (Adam Davy/PA Wire)

The Gold Cup is the blue riband event of every Cheltenham Festival and rarely fails to deliver, creating legacies and stories that stand the test of time in horse racing circles.

It’s also one of the biggest betting events of the year, with a large proportion of punters having a wager on the Gold Cup at betting sites.

To prepare bettors for the next Gold Cup, we’ve put together a betting guide, featuring the latest Cheltenham odds for the race, some informative stats and betting trends, and a history of the previous winners.

Gold Cup Odds

Below are the latest Cheltenham Gold Cup odds from horse racing betting sites. These prices are live and updated in real-time whenever an alteration is made by an online bookmaker.

Bettors will find the best Gold Cup betting odds displayed as the top option for each selection, so there’s no need to go hunting for the best Cheltenham odds.

Gold Cup Betting Trends & Stats (since 2000)

• Four of the last six favourites have obliged
• A significant proportion of Gold Cup winners had already won or placed at the Cheltenham Festival prior to their victory. Many had experience specifically on the New Course, which places greater emphasis on stamina and jumping late in the race
• No winners were aged 10 years or over, with the last 10 winners being aged between seven and nine. The last winner aged 10 or older was Cool Dawn in 1998
• Only Native River wore any sort of headgear and is the only English-trained champion in the last decade
• Only Kauto Star (2007 & 2009) has regained the Cheltenham Gold Cup this century
• Imperial Commander in 2009 was the last horse to run in the King George VI Chase and then go on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup
• Only two winners had completed more than 13 previous chase starts, none more than 20
• Only three winners failed to finish 1st or 2nd last time out with 2025 champion Inothewayurthinkin having come home fourth in his previous outing before victory in the Gold Cup
• Only three winners had failed to already win that season before going on to Gold Cup success
• Nine of the last 10 winners had won a Grade 1 chase prior to winning the Gold Cup
• Nine of the last 10 winners had won over a distance of three miles or longer
• Only two winners were bigger than 10/1 in the betting

Cheltenham Gold Cup Winners (Since 2014)

Year	Horse	Jockey	Trainer	Time
2025	Inothewayurthinkin	Mark Walsh	Gavin Cromwell	6:40.00
2024	Galopin Des Champs	Paul Townend	Willie Mullins	7:05.14
2023	Galopin Des Champs	Paul Townend	Willie Mullins	6:45.46
2022	A Plus Tard	Rachael Blackmore	Henry De Bromhead	6:41.75
2021	Minella Indo	Jack Kennedy	Henry De Bromhead	6:45.35
2020	Al Boum Photo	Paul Townend	Willie Mullins	6:50.38
2019	Al Boum Photo	Paul Townend	Willie Mullins	6:39.06
2018	Native River	Richard Johnson	Colin Tizzard	7:02.60
2017	Sizing John	Robbie Power	Jessica Harrington	6:36.10
2016	Don Cossack	Bryan Cooper	Gordon Elliott	6:35.00
2015	Coneygree	Nico de Boinville	Mark Bradstock	6:42.50
2014	Lord Windermere	Davy Russell	Jim Culloty	6:43.88

Responsible Gambling

It is important that punters remember to bet responsibly during the Cheltenham Festival and beyond by utilising the multitude of tools that gambling sites provide.

Whether you are using an online casino UK, slot sites, online bookmakers, or any other gambling medium, be sure to check out and utilise the safer gambling tools, such as deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion.

These facilities can stop gambling from getting out of hand. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. The service is free of charge and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Alternatively, there are several UK charities and institutions that offer support, advice and information, with a few listed below:

• BeGambleAware – For free, confidential help and advice
• GamCare – A national helpline, live chat and support group
• Gamblers Anonymous UK – A self-help group offering peer support meetings
• Gambling Therapy – Provides global online support and resources
• NHS Northern Gambling Service – Specialist clinics for problem gambling treatment

Cheltenham Gold Cup FAQs

When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is always held on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival and is the feature race of the day. In recent years, it’s been the fifth race on the card on Friday with a start time of 16:00.

How long is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is run over a distance of 3 miles 2½ furlongs (5,331 metres). Horses must navigate 22 fences on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2025?

Inothewayurthinkin won the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup, ridden by jockey Mark Walsh and trained by Gavin Cromwell. The victory denied Galopin Des Champs a historic hat-trick, with Inothewayurthinkin passing the defending champion with two fences to go before going on to claim victory by six lengths.

How many runners are in the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

The Cheltenham Gold Cup typically has a maximum field size of 24 horses. The exact number varies each year, but the race has never seen more than 18 runners.

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