4.00 3m. 2f. 70yds. 11 Declared. Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £625,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €351,688.00 2nd - €132,500.00 3rd - €66,312.00 4th - €33,125.00 5th - €16,625.00 6th - €8,312.00 7th - €4,125.00 8th - €2,125.00
Formscan - Native River's 2018 triumph has been an anomaly for the home side in the face of Irish dominance over the last 10 years, but JANGO BAIE could set the record straight this time around. Fourth in the King George, behind The Jukebox Man (winner) and Gaelic Warrior (third), in a pulsating finish on Boxing Day. However, Nicky Henderson's charge was probably found wanting for a bit of tactical speed that day, but he looks tailor-made for this sort of trip and while last year's Arkle triumph still lives fresh in the memory, he can make his bid for glory where others may falter. The aforementioned pair are unlikely to go down without a fight and last year's winner Inothewayurthinkin shouldn't be underestimated despite a few below-par efforts this term. Haiti Couleurs continues to go from strength to strength. He would be an extremely popular winner but so would any of the home contingent and spare a thought for Spillane's Tower, who showed he was up for a scrap when defeating L'Homme Presse in the Costwold Chase in January.