Ruby Walsh 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup Tip: Which Horse Does The Former Jockey Think Will Win?

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Former big-time jockey Ruby Walsh, who rode 59 Cheltenham Festival winners, gives you his 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup tip ahead of the race on Fri 17th March.

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Ruby Walsh Cheltenham Tip For 2023 Gold Cup

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Cheltenham Gold Cup Tip: GALOPIN DES CHAMPS @ 15/8

Legendary ex-jockey Ruby Walsh thinks the current Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite – GALOPIN DES CHAMPS – will justify his position at the head of the betting.

Walsh, who still rides out at the Willie Mullins yard, feels the 7 year-old has the best credentials to land the 2023 Cheltenham Festival showcase race.

The Gold Cup trip of 3m 2 1/2f will be the furthest Galopin Des Champs has gone, but the way the horse saw out the Irish Gold Cup trip (3m) last time suggests the extra yardage will be fine. (Watch below)

Ruby Told His Paddy Power Blog

“He’s relaxed, he’s a mature horse this year. The horse was good in the John Durkan and I thought he was very good at Leopardstown. “Galopin also has the ideal profile for a Gold Cup horse. He had the pace to win over shorter, he looks like he’ll get further. He ticks all the boxes.”

Festival fans will remember the heartache of Galopin Des Champs falling at the final fence in the Turners Novices’ Chase last season. However, since that tumble, he’s bounced back to win three times and will head into the Gold Cup 5-from-6 over fences.

The Ruby Walsh Gold Cup tip will face a strong challenge from last year’s Gold Cup winner A Plus Tard. While he’s also likely to meet the 2022 Grand National winner Noble Yeats and King George VI Chase hero Bravemansgame.

You can back Galopin Des Champs at Cheltenham odds of @ 15/8 for the Gold Cup (non runner, no bet)

Note: Odds are subject to change.


RELATED: 2023 Cheltenham Festival Race Times, Schedule & Running Order


Latest Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting Odds

  • Galopin Des Champs 15/8
  • A Plus Tard 9/2
  • Bravemansgame 13/2
  • Noble Yeats 9/1
  • Stattler 11/1
  • Conflated 14/1
  • 16/1 Bar

Odds correct 16th March, but subject to change.

Also See:
Ruby Walsh’s Champion Chase Cheltenham Tip
Ruby Walsh’s Mares’ Hurdle Cheltenham Tip
Three Horses Ruby Walsh Love To Ride at The 2023 Cheltenham Festival
Ruby Walsh’s Champion Hurdle 1-2-3

WATCH: Galopin Des Champs Winning the 2023 Irish Gold Cup

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