Cheltenham Festival, Day Four: Punters gather for Gold Cup drama with Ireland on course to retain Prestbury Cup
Briefly

Today marks the much-anticipated Gold Cup day at the Cotswolds festival, with Galopin Des Champs set to compete as the odds-on favorite in pursuit of a third consecutive win. The racing commences at 1.20 pm with the JCB Triumph Hurdle, featuring an impressive field of eleven horses trained by Willie Mullins, among which the top contender is James Owen's East India Dock, to be ridden by Sam Twiston Davies. Other notable competitors include Gavin Cromwell's Hello Neighbour and Nicky Henderson's Lulamba, promising an exciting conclusion to the week's festivities.
Galopin Des Champs, aiming for a historic third consecutive Gold Cup win, enters as the odds-on favorite for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend.
The JCB Triumph Hurdle kicks off the race day at 1.20, featuring a remarkable eleven runners from Willie Mullins, with East India Dock as the favorite.
Read at Irish Independent
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