Galopin Des Champs favored to win Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs is favored to win the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, aiming for a historic third victory. He is seen as superior to his competitors after a strong performance in the Irish Gold Cup. In the Triumph Hurdle, Hello Neighbour is predicted to win, despite competition from English favorites East India Dock and Lulamba. Kargese is also highlighted as a strong contender in the County Hurdle. Dinoblue is expected to perform well in the Mares' Chase, while The Big Westerner is favored in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle. Willitgoahead is predicted to win the St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase.