The Cheltenham Open

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The Cheltenham Open (The Paddy Power Gold Cup)

16-18 November 2007

The Cheltenham Open Meeting

The Cheltenham Open Meeting is the first major horse racing meeting of the National Hunt season, and it is for this reason that it attract many early bets for the keen horse racing gambler.

The three-day event's highlight is the The Paddy Power Gold Cup, a 2 mile 5 and a half furlong chase that takes place on the second day. The first day of the Cheltenham Open is known as “Cheltenham Countryside Race Day”, and offers race-goers displays and trade stands relating to rural activities as well as a full day’s horseracing. The main race on the first day of the Cheltenham Open is The Sporting Index Steeplechase. Following The Paddy Power Gold Cup on the Saturday, race-goers can also then enjoy Sunday’s feature race, the £50,000 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Race.

Last six winners of the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham:

2006- Exotic Dancer 2005 - Our Vic 2004 - Celestial 2003 - Fondmort 2002 - Cyfor Malta 2001 - Shooting Light

The Paddy Power Gold Cup Betting

Renowned as a race where favourites do not do particularly well, nor rank outsiders. The longest odds on a winner have been 33/1. To keep up with The Paddy Power Gold Cup odds, use our free live odds comparison service.