Cheltenham Gold Cup Top Picks: The best bets and 12 horses to watch on Day 4

The Cheltenham Festival ends on Friday after an exciting week of racing, but now it’s time for the Gold Cup.

12 months ago, A Plus Tard was all about Rachael Blackmore and the Irish rider has given an update on the horse ahead of her attempt to defend the title.

It’s time for another jam-packed race card, with seven exciting races to showcase the best of sport in the Cotswolds, including the much-anticipated Gold Cup.

Here’s everything you need to know about 2023 Cheltenham Festival tips and best bets for Day 4 on Friday:

The 2023 Cheltenham Festival started on Tuesday 14th March and will end on Friday 17th March. There are seven races each day, starting at 13:30 GMT and ending at 17:30.

Cheltenham Festival day 4 tips

Oli Bell, Ed Chamberlin and Alex Hammond’s Day 4 tips

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13:30 – JCB Triumph Hurdle: Lossiemouth (Alex Hammond, 7/4)

Alexander Hammond: “[On Lossiemouth] Didn’t have the best run in the first defeat at the DRF and can fight back here.”

14:50 – Albert Bartlett Novice Corral (registered as The Spa Novice Corral): stay away fay (ed. Chamberlin, 20/1)

Ed Chamberlin: “[On Stay Away Fay] Stay all day!”

15:30 – Boodle’s Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase: Gallopin des Champs (Oli Bell, 2/1), steward (ed. Chamberlin, 11/1), Noble Yeats (Alex Hammond, 9/1)

Oliver Bell: “[On Galopin Des Champs] Freaked last year and won well last time, I have no doubts about the trip and think the class will win.”

Ed Chamberlin: “[On Stattler] Not as flashy as Galopin Des Champs but a grinder worthy of the Gold Cup test.”

Alexander Hammond: “[On Noble Yeats] state winner. Gone from strength to strength. I’ve tried to add weight to the rivals in the Cotswold and I can finish in the places.”

16:10 – St. James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunter Hunt: Chris’ dream (Alex Hammond, 8/1)

Alexander Hammond: “[On Chris’s Dream] Resuscitated by two runs/wins on points and great back shape so should do well here.”

16:50 – Mrs. Paddy Power Mare Hunt: Allegory of Vassy (Alex Hammond, 3/2)

Alexander Hammond: “[On Allegorie De Vassy] Unbeaten since joining Willie Mulllins and plenty more to come over fences.”

Ruby Walsh’s tips for Day 4

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1.30pm – JCB Triumph Hurdle: destiny of blood

“When there’s heavy going on, it fits destiny of blood because then it will be an endurance race.

“I don’t see the pace in this race to make it a grind, but when the ground gets really tough and the track makes it a grind, it definitely goes in Blood Destiny favor”

14:10 – County Hurdle: ballydam

“If I wanted to get a tip, I’d be there ballydam. I thought he ran well behind Gaelic Warrior and at 25/1 he’s probably overpriced.”

14.50 – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle: Corbetts cross

“I’m at Corbett’s Cross. He’s longer than Brag with three cards im betting now what i really like. He’s a potential superstar and I’m with him.

“Brag with three cards did nothing wrong. Sandor Clegane followed well Gutland at Leopardstown though Gutland flopped at the Ballymore.”

“I was at Corbetts cross from the start and I will not turn my back on him. Whether he wins the Albert Bartlett or not, he will eventually be a Gold Cup horse.”

15.30 – Gold Cup: Gallopin des Champs

“I’ve always been a Gallopin des Champs Fan and I will not let him down now. I couldn’t win a Gold Cup for Willie Mullins, but Paul Townend could be close to winning a third for him.”

16.10 – Hunters hunt for the Festival Challenge Cup: Vaucet but the value is there Chris’ dream

“I am a Vaucet Fan. Billaway 8/1 is an each way shout Chris’ dream at 10/1 is the value. Vaucet is a big, big runner.”

16.50 – Paddy Power Mare Hunt: Alegorie de Vassy

“There is a concern Alegorie de Vassy jumping properly but she’s been jumping lately so hopefully she’ll do it again on Friday. She is the class horse in the race. If you were going to defy her, you’d have to go big on someone like that Riviere Detel.

“I hope Paul Townend is okay with becoming the lead driver and he has to go out there and make a huge effort. If he does, she [Alegorie De Vassy will win].

17.30 – Martin Pipe Hurdle: Spanish Harlem

“Spanish Harlem improved this week, but also Cool Survivor And Introduce. This is a competitive race and one of the beginners will win. I hope it is Spanish Harlem because that would cap off an incredible week for Michael O’Sullivan.

“But at a price spirit of legend. I am in spanish Harlem, but for two-digit values, spirit of legend.”

Cheltenham Festival Day 4: Race schedule and current odds

1:30 triumph hurdle

2:10 County Hurdle

2:50 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle

Corbett’s Club 11/4

Brag with three cards 9/2

Hiddenvalley Lake 7/1

Embassy Garden 17/2

Favorites De Champdou 10/1

Stay away Fay 12/1

Shanbally Kid, Monty’s Star 16/1

Seabank Bistro, Letsbeclearaboutit 18/1

Sunrise, Sandor Clegane 20/1

Weve all been caught, Search For Glory 22/1

BAR 33/1

3:30 Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs 5/4

A plus tard 4/1

Bravemansgame 13/2

Noble Yeats, Stadler 14/1

Minella Indo, 16/1

In summary, Protectorate 18/1

Ahoy Senor 22/1

Royale Pagaille, sounds Russian 40/1

Hewick 50/1

Eldorado Allen 125/1

4:10 St. James’ Place Festival Hunters Chase

Vaucet 9/4

Billaway 6/1

Famous Clermont 13/2

The Storyteller 15/2

Chris Dream 17/2

Rocky’s Howya 9/1

Bob and Co, secret investor, it’s on 16.1

Dorking cock 18/1

Le Malin 22/1

BAR 25/1

4:50 mare hunt

Allegory De Vassy 13/8

Impermeable 7/4

Jeremy’s Flame 7/1

Magic Daze 8/1

Riviere Detel 20/1

Pink Legend, Zambella 22/1

Elimay 25/1

Dolcita 50/1

5:30 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle

Cool Survivor, Spanish Harlem 9/2

Imagine 2.11

Iroko 13/2

May I 8/1

Irish Hill 9/1

No ordinary Joe 12/1

Molly Olly’s Wishes 16/1

Fixed stand 18/1

Haxo, Spirit of Legend 20/1

West to Bridge 22/1

BAR 25/1