Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting Guide

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2012 Race Preview

Accommodation

The town of Cheltenham in England, best known for the Gold Cup horse race in March each year, was originally founded as a spa town, and has been frequented by the well to do since the mid 18th century.
Cheltenham is very easy to reach by train from London and other major cities, and there are taxis and public transport, so if prefer not to rent a car, you have plenty of other options.
If you are looking for a relaxing break in a historic town you will find a wide choice: from 4 star hotels to comfortable guest accommodation, smart serviced apartments or the freedom of self- catering or caravan and camping.
If you want to get to Celtenham by air, there`s not a lot to choose between either Birmingham or Bristol airports. Both are pretty easy to reach Cheltenham from. From Birmingham airport you will have to get a train to Birmingham New Street then change for Cheltenham. Or from Bristol Airport, you can take the bus to Bristol Temple Meads and then the train to Cheltenham.
The racecourse is a little over a mile from Celtenham center, maybe a mile and a half from the railway station. During the festival there are shuttle buses from the station.
 

Betting 2012

Finding the Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting page

If you have an account opened at one online bookmaker, and some money deposited in your account, you can start betting. First you need to find the event page for the Cheltenham Gold Cup race. This page can be found in the horse racing section, and selecting Ante-Post racing and some bookmakers feature a direct link on the main page to the event.

Betting stake

The betting stake is the amount of money you are willing to bet on a horse

Types of betting

When betting on a horse race, you will find the following betting types:

To Win - the bet will be placed on a horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup Race. The bet will be lost if the horse does not win the race.

Each Way -This bet is placed for a horse to come in any of the top 4 places in the race. This bet actually is formed of 2 bets. One bet is placed on the horse to win the race, and the full odds apply to this part, and another bet is placed on the horse to come in one of the top places and only a quarter of the odds apply this part of the bet. One Each Way bet cost therefore 2, with 1 being placed on the horse to win, and 1 placed on the horse to come in the first 4 places. The bet will be lost if the horse does not come in the 4 top places of the race.

Placing a bet

To place a bet, simply locate the horse you want to bet on from the bookmaker`s offer, place your stake (usually is minimum £2), and select which bet you are placing, "to win" or "each way"

The winnings

To Win bet - If the horse you put money on wins, the stake is multiplied by the odds to calculate your winnings and is payd along with the original betting stake. For example if a £10 bet is placed in a horse with odds of 10-1, the £10 stake is multiplied by 10 (giving 100) and is paid with the original betting £10 stake, for a total of £110, if the horse wins.

Each Way bet - If the horse wins, the first part of the betting stake is multiplied by the odds and paid with the original stake and the other half of the betting stake is multiplied by a quarter of the odds and paid aling with the original stake. For example a £5 stake on an Each Way bet (£10 betting stake) is placed on a horse at odds of 10-1, the original £5 stake is multiplied by 10 (giving £50) and returned with the original bet of £5 for a total of £55. The other £5 of the bet, is multiplied by a quarter of the odds - 2.5, giving a total of £12.5, and paid with the original bet for a total of 17.5. Therefore if the horse wins, the total winning will be £55+£17.5=£72.5

If the horse fails to win the race, but comes in the first 4, the first part of the bet is lost and the second part is multiplied by a quarter of the odds and paid with the original part of the betting stake. For example, a £5 bet (£10 bet stake) placed on a horse at 10-1 odds, the original £5 stake is lost. The other £5 of the bet is multiplied by a quarter of the odds - 2.5, and paid with the original £5 stake, for a total of £17.5.
If you win a bet on a horse, the amount you win, will be automatically credited to your betting account. You can then use the money to place future bets, or ou can widthraw the money from your betting account (subject to terms and conditions) and the money will be credited to your credit or debit card.

Race Information

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in the UK, opened to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course Race Track at Cheltenham over a distance of about 5,300 meters. During the race there are twenty-two fences to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in March.

The prize pool for this race is 500,000Ł, with 280,000 going to the first place.

Location: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England
Inaugurated: 1924
Race type: Chase
Distance: about 5,300 meters
Track: Turf, left-handed
Qualification: Five-years-old and up, Weight 11 st 9 lb (5yo); 11 st 10 lb (6yo+)

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Race records

Most successful horse (5 wins): Golden Miller - 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936
Leading jockey (4 wins): Pat Taaffe - Arkle (1964, 1965, 1966), Fort Leney (1968)
Leading trainer (5 wins): Tom Dreaper - Prince Regent (1946), Arkle (1964, 1965, 1966), Fort Leney (1968)
Leading owner (7 wins): Dorothy Paget - Golden Miller (1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936), Roman Hackle (1940), Mont Tremblant (1952)
 

Previous Winners

 

Last 3 races were won by Long Run, Imperial Commander and Kauto Star

Year	Horse	Age	Jockey	Trainer
2011	Long Run	6	Mr Sam Waley-Cohen	Nicky Henderson
2010	Imperial Commander	9	Paddy Brennan	Nigel Twiston-Davies
2009	Kauto Star	9	Ruby Walsh	Paul Nicholls
2008	Denman	8	Sam Thomas	Paul Nicholls
2007	Kauto Star	7	Ruby Walsh	Paul Nicholls
2006	War of Attrition	7	Conor O`Dwyer	Mouse Morris
2005	Kicking King	7	Barry Geraghty	Tom Taaffe
2004	Best Mate	9	Jim Culloty	Henrietta Knight
2003	Best Mate	8	Jim Culloty	Henrietta Knight
2002	Best Mate	7	Jim Culloty	Henrietta Knight

TICKETS

Cheltenham Gold Cup Day Tickets - There are three different ticket types at The Festival. Cheltenham Gold Cup Day usually sells out in advance, so our advice to you is to buy your tickets as soon as you can.
 

Club Ticket - Best ticket available, access to the widest choice of view spots and refreshment options. Ticket Price - From 75£
Tattersalls Ticket - This ticket offers you a  good choice of viewing and refreshment options. Ticket Price - From 45£
Best Mate Ticket - Directly opposite the main grandstand, big value with a great view of the racing and a variety of food and drink choices Ticket Price - From 35£

 

TRENDS

When deciding on your bets Cheltenham Gold Cup it is important you look into some race trends before making your selections. It is very important because horse that have won this race will normally have a number of attributes similar to other Gold Cup winners. You are more likely to win money by selecting horses that show these `trends`.

 

Here are some trends you could look to before deciding on your bet:
 

Horses aged between 7-9 years old, that have won at least 6 jump races in their career, horses that have won races at Cheltenham before, odds of 7.50 or less, horses ridden by a jockey who has won at Cheltenham in the past.

 

Age 7-9 - In the last 11 Cheltenham Gold Cup races, all have been won by horses aged between 7-9 years. Horses of this age are generally in their prime, which is required for an endurance race like the Gold cup.

Won 6 jump races - Although most of the horses are trained just for this event, they need experience to be able to do well. The last 12 winners of the Gold Cup have won at least 6 big jump races before.

 

Won at Cheltenham before - Horses that have won at Cheltenham in the past proved to perform better in Gold Cup.

Odds shorter than 7.50 - The betting markets are a good indicator that every horses potential has been closely studied. In the last 12 races, 9 horses that won the race had odds of under 7.50

Jockey won at Cheltenham before - The Cheltenham race track requires a skilled jockey with previous experience of winning at Cheltenham. In the last 12 races, 10 have been won by jockeys who have won at Cheltenham before.

 

 

HORSE FORM

HORSE	FORM
LONG RUN	Two second places and one win in this year`s races, but most important he came second two times behind his rival from this race, Kauto Star. He is in form for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, won it last year, but it will have serious competition.
KAUTO STAR	Won the last two races and proved that he will be a strong contender at the Cold Cup.
GRANDS CRUS	This is a good horse and he is in good form. Won 3 of the last races, but is not credited with high chances at the Gold Cup.
QUITO DE LA ROQUE	This horse is in good form as well, won the last 3 races he participated to, but Gold Cup is s totally different race, and his chances are small.
RUBI LIGHT	One win and two third places, and this horse seems to be in good form. At the Gold Cup, his chances are small as well.

RACING TIPS & PREDICTIONS

The favorites to win this race are LONG RUN with a best odd of 4.00, KAUTO STAR with a best odd of 6.00 and GRANDS CRUS with a best odd of 13.00

2012 RUNNERS

HORSE	ODDS	BOOKIE	TIPS
LONG RUN	4.00	WILLHILL	Top favorite to win this race. Won it in the last edition, he is well prepared to win it again. With a good strategy from start to finish, and the victory will be his.
KAUTO STAR	6.00	VICTOR CHANDLER	Main contender to win this race. Previous winner from 2009, both the horse and the jockey know the track and they are able to win it again.
GRANDS CRUS	13.00	BOYLESPORTS	Only third favorite in the bookmakers opinion. He is in good form, it might not be good enough to pose problems to the first two favorites.
QUITO DE LA ROQUE	17.00	WILLHILL	Fourth favorite to win this race, something close to a miracle will have to happen so he can get a shot at the trophy.
RUBI LIGHT	21.00	WILLHILL	Last from the top five favorite list, his chances are small, but he will bring a fortune to whoever is mad and lucky enough to put money on this horse.

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