Cheltenham © Photo Healy Racing
The going at Cheltenham is Good to Soft for today's much anticipated highlight to the Festival the Betfred Gold Cup.
Only 5mm of rain fell at the course overnight.
There had been as much as 12mm forecast which would have made a significant difference.
There has been early money this morning for the Willie Mullins trained Djakadam who will attempt to top off an amazing week for the stable by winning a first Gold Cup for Mullins. He has shortened will all the major bookmakers from 9/1 to 7/1. Many Clouds (10/1 into 8/1) has also been supported in the early betting exchanges for the Gold Cup.
