NewsFive Seconds, Then Five Wins: How Mullins Finally Mastered the Gold Cup
Willie Mullins equalled Tom Dreaper's record of five Gold Cup wins as Gaelic Warrior stormed home at Cheltenham. We dug into the data behind the turnaround.
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NewsGalopin Des Champs Out: The Gold Cup Has No Obvious Winner
Galopin Des Champs ruled out of the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup leaves a race with no clear star. We ran the numbers on every contender.
NewsThe Age Wall: Why History Is Against Galopin Des Champs
Galopin Des Champs goes for a third Cheltenham Gold Cup at the age of 10. No horse has managed it in modern racing. We looked at what the data says.
NewsHaiti Couleurs and the Handicap Route to Gold Cup Glory
We dug into the SmartForm database to see how often the handicap-to-Gold Cup route actually works — and what Haiti Couleurs' remarkable rating rise tells us about his chances.
NewsThe King George Curse: Why No Horse Has Done What The Jukebox Man Is Trying Since 2011
The Jukebox Man won the King George on Boxing Day. The data says that's actually a warning sign for the Gold Cup. We dug into 20 years of results.
NewsPure Steel Joins Mangan's Growing Cheltenham Arsenal
Jimmy Mangan's 12-horse yard has a 33% strike rate in graded races since 2024. With Pure Steel bouncing back at Punchestown and Spillane's Tower eyeing the Gold Cup, the small Kerry operation is punching well above its weight.
NewsImpaire Et Passe Returns From 291 Days Off to Win Gowran — Where Next?
The 2023 Ballymore winner returned from a 291-day absence to land the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park. With entries in the Ryanair, Gold Cup, and Grand National, which race suits him best?
NewsCheekpieces In The Mix For Galopin Des Champs As He Bids To Reclaim Gold Cup Crown
Willie Mullins considering first-time cheekpieces for two-time Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs at Cheltenham. We dig into the data behind the decision.