Galopin Des Champs seeks historic third Gold Cup win

The Cheltenham Gold Cup, the highlight of the Cheltenham Festival, will take place today, March 14, at around 4 PM. Galopin Des Champs, the two-time defending champion, aims to become the first horse to win three consecutive titles since 2004. The confirmed runners include Galopin Des Champs, Banbridge, and Inothewayyurthinkin, among others. Paul Townend will ride Galopin Des Champs, while notable jockeys like Rachel Blackmore and JJ Slevin will also compete. This year's Gold Cup features a record prize pool of £625,000, with the winner receiving £351,688. The second and third places will earn £132,500 and £66,312, respectively.