The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious events in the racing calendar and attracts some of the best horses in the world. As the top jump horses from all over the world gather in Gloucestershire for the four-day festival, punters and fans alike are desperate to find out which horse will be crowned champion. But with so many potential winners, predicting which horse will win Cheltenham is no easy task.
Favourites For The Cheltenham Festival
There are a number of horses that are being tipped as favourites to win the Cheltenham Festival. These include:
- Altior – The reigning Champion Chase winner is the favourite to retain his crown and he is the current odds-on favourite with most bookmakers.
- Buveur D’Air – The two-time Champion Hurdle winner is also the favourite to win a third title and is currently second-favourite with most bookmakers.
- Faugheen – The 2015 Champion Hurdle winner is back after a two-year absence and is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
- Min – The 2017 Arkle winner is being tipped as a potential winner for the Champion Chase and is currently third-favourite with most bookmakers.
- Supasundae – The 2018 Stayers’ Hurdle winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
Horses That Could Upset The Favourites
As well as the favourites, there are a number of horses that could potentially cause an upset at the Cheltenham Festival. These include:
- Might Bite – The 2017 Gold Cup winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race and is currently fourth-favourite with most bookmakers.
- Native River – The 2018 Gold Cup winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race and is currently fifth-favourite with most bookmakers.
- Samcro – The 2018 Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
- Apple’s Shakira – The 2019 Mares’ Hurdle winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
- Presenting Percy – The 2018 RSA Chase winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
Dark Horses
As well as the favourites and potential upsets, there are a number of horses that could potentially cause an upset at the Cheltenham Festival. These include:
- Defi Du Seuil – The 2018 JCB Triumph Hurdle winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
- Epatante – The 2019 Christmas Hurdle winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
- Lostintranslation – The 2019 Irish Gold Cup winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
- Clan Des Obeaux – The 2018 King George VI Chase winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
- Champ – The 2019 RSA Chase winner is being tipped as a potential winner of the race.
Bookmakers Odds
Bookmakers are offering odds on which horse will win the Cheltenham Festival. At the time of writing, the odds for the favourites are as follows:
- Altior – 2/1
- Buveur D’Air – 3/1
- Min – 5/1
- Might Bite – 8/1
- Native River – 8/1
Previous Winners
In the past, horses that have been successful at the Cheltenham Festival include:
- Sizing John – The 2017 Gold Cup winner
- Thistlecrack – The 2016 World Hurdle winner
- Djakadam – The 2015 Irish Gold Cup winner
- Vautour – The 2014 JLT Novices’ Chase winner
- Sprinter Sacre – The 2013 Champion Chase winner
Form Analysis
When trying to predict which horse will win Cheltenham, it is important to consider each horse’s form. All of the favourites have been in excellent form this season and have been winning races convincingly.
Altior
Altior is the favourite for the Champion Chase and is the reigning champion. He has been in excellent form this season, winning all five of his races, including two Grade 1s. He is the most likely winner of the race and is a safe bet for punters.
Buveur D’Air
Buveur D’Air is the favourite for the Champion Hurdle and is the two-time defending champion. He has also been in excellent form this season, winning four out of his five races, including two Grade 1s. He is the most likely winner of the race and is a safe bet for punters.
Faugheen
Faugheen is the outsider of the three favourites for the Champion Hurdle and is the 2015 champion. He has been in excellent form this season, winning four out of his five races, including two Grade 1s. He is the dark horse of the race and could potentially cause an upset.
Min
Min is the favourite for the Champion Chase and is the 2017 Arkle winner. He has been in excellent form this season, winning four out of his five races, including two Grade 1s. He is the most likely winner of the race and is a safe bet for punters.
Supasundae
Supasundae is the favourite for the Stayers’ Hurdle and is the 2018 winner. He has been in excellent form this season, winning three out of his four races, including two Grade 1s. He is the most likely winner of the race and is a safe bet for punters.
Conclusion
Predicting which horse will win the Cheltenham Festival is no easy task. There are a number of horses that are being tipped as favourites, as well as a number of potential upsets. It is important to consider each horse’s form, as well as the bookmakers’ odds, when trying to predict which horse will be crowned champion. Ultimately, only time will tell who will be victorious at the Cheltenham Festival.