UK Horse Racing Tips

Contenders begin to arise for the highlight race in the 4th day of one of the most prestigious horse races in the world taking place March 13 to 16. Twenty two fences of pure adrenaline were stamina rather than speed wins the day with the highlight race on the 4^th day, the Gold Cup. The best of the best from Britain and Ireland will come to this prestigious jump race were legends like Golden Miller, Arkle, and Kauto Star have left their print.

We are still early before a definite list of contenders is announced, but handicappers all around the web are already giving out their top names to win the Gold Cup. Might Bite and Native River stand as strong candidates for the win, with Bristol du Mai as a powerful runner-up. Who will you pick?

Might Bite

Might Bite leads the odds after his win at the King George VI, a key race to spot possible winners and top contenders for the Gold Cup. Trained by Nicky Henderson, Might Bite was amazing throughout the 2017 season and unbeaten in 5 starts, a key factor that separates him from the rest of contenders that have been a bit irregular in their recent victories or lacking enough competition appearances.

Native River

Second favorite to some to win the Gold Cup and the surprise of the season after winning The Hennessy and Welsh National, stamina is his virtue. Rain favors River’s pace, so keep an eye on the weather just before the race and previous night.

Native River stands with 8/1 odds, but deceive be not as this horse is strongly underestimated. But top experts keep talking about this 8 year old with the perfect conditions to win the Gold Cup (ended third last year); stamina + perfect age + 2 good wins. Many horses win the Gold Cup on the second and third try, so history is also behind Native River. This is why we place him as a close rival Might Bite and can safely say we expect to see him finish in the top 3.

Bristol du Mai

Bristol du Mai was supposed to be shoulder to shoulder with Native River in terms of who is best, a progressive stayer that impressed at Haydock with top class routing. Not all races have been perfect, Newbury was an awkward ride ending behind Native River, but that is attributed to a tactical move. We can expect a great performance from this horse that is still to show the best it can do. The odds are for Mai at the moment stand at 20/1, but that is just a poor public impression and can be a great runner-up price for many.

Sizing John

Cheltenham loves legends and Sizing John might go for a second win this year at the Gold Cup. However he had a poor performance in December during the King George, and stands with odds at 5/1, not a strong favorite for many.

We are still early before selecting the final top contenders, but so far Might Bite is the overall favorite based on recent achievements and with Native River and Bristol du Mai as strong followers. Checkout everything you need to know about Gold Cup Day betting before it hits the news and enjoy one of the UK’s finest racing days.

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