The Gold Cup is the pinnacle of the week and I can't see past the favourite Al Boum Photo who is looking to land back to back renewals of the contest.
The Willie Mullins trained gelding has had the same preparation as last term when only racing once at Tramore on New Year's Day and bolting up.
The eight year old looks to be one of the freshest horses heading into the race and if taking to this drying ground really does look the one to beat.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/05/22 | AUT | 30 | VSft | 10-10 | PU |
| 27/04/22 | PUN | 24 | Gd/Y | 11-10 | 3 |
| 18/03/22 | CHL | 26.5 | GS | 11-10 | 6 |
| 01/01/22 | TRM | 22 | Sft/Hy | 11-10 | 1 |
| 28/04/21 | PUN | 24.5 | Y | 11-12 | 2 |
My final selection of the Cheltenham festival is a quirky one at a big price and in the first race of the day, the Grade One JCB Triumph Hurdle and Hook Up for Willie Mullins looks an interesting filly.
She was very well punted on her debut when finishing an eye-catching third of 10 runners at Fairyhouse and in a quick turn around steps into this race.
The four year old is taking a huge leap in class on just her second start but being very unexposed and holding bundles of potential could see her go well in what looks an open contest.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/21 | GOW | 16 | Gd | 11-1 | 8 |
| 11/09/21 | LEO | 13 | Gd | 9-0 | 16 |
| 26/07/21 | GAL | 17 | Y/Sft | 11-1 | 4 |
| 11/05/21 | KLN | 14 | Sft | 9-4 | 3 |
| 29/04/21 | PUN | 16 | Y | 11-6 | 6 |
