The 2025 Cheltenham Festival is almost over but we’ve got one more day of action to get stuck into on Friday at Prestbury Park.
And who better than the Festival’s winning-most jockey and Paddy Power ambassador Ruby Walsh to run the rule over the day four action?
We’ve rounded up the GOAT’s calls on Gold Cup day as Galopin Des Champs eyes history in the feature race at 4pm.
Ruby’s picks are in one handy place and we’ve even knocked together one of Paddy’s legendary cheat sheets as we look to keep the good times rolling. So, what are you on today, Ruby?
Ruby Walsh’s Friday Cheltenham Tips
13:20 – East India Dock
14:00 – Ndaawi
14:40 – Dinoblue
15:20 – Jasmin De Vaux & Argento Boy (Each-Way)
16:00 – Galopin Des Champs
16:40 – Angels Dawn
17:20 – Kopeck De Mee
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
13:20 – East India Dock
Willie Mullins has 11 runners in this race and Paul Townend has opted for Lady Vega Allen. He’s the top one for Willie but I fancy East India Dock. I really liked his win on Cheltenham Trials Day. I love the way he jumps, I love his attitude and the way he tries. He’s gutsy, he’s tough and he can get the better of Lulamba.
14:00 – Ndaawi
I expect the winner to come from one of the five-year-olds like Lark In The Mornin, Kargese, Ndaawi and Ethical Diamond. I can see why Paul has gone for Kargese and while he could go close, the price is gone unfortunately. Gordon Elliott’s Ndaawi is a bigger price and he offers more value. He’s five and he looks ahead of the handicapper.
14:40 – Dinoblue
I’m with Dinoblue but I’m not massively confident! This could be another race where we get a bit of a surprise.
15:20 – Jasmin De Vaux & Argento Boy (Each-Way)
Jasmin De Vaux needs to improve but the track will help with his jumping. He has a great chance and Argento Boy could be worth keeping on side at a bigger price. Rachael Blackmore rides and he wasn’t that far behind The Big Westerner in a maiden hurdle at the end of last year. He’s an each-way play but the race should shape up perfectly for Jasmin De Vaux.
16:00 – Galopin Des Champs
I hope Galopin Des Champs wins as he’s an incredible horse. Inothewayurthinkin is the danger to him as he’s guaranteed to stay and he’ll come home well. Galopin Des Champs should win as he should have far too many gears for the rest of these. A forecast of Galopin Des Champs to beat Inothewayurthinkin could be an extra value pick.
16:40 – Angels Dawn (NAP)
Angels Dawn’s form at Cheltenham is outstanding. She won the Kim Muir a couple of years ago and she would have placed in last year’s race if she didn’t fall two out. I’ll keep her on side.
17:20 – Kopeck De Mee
Kopeck De Mee is better than a 136 horse but it’s hard to know how good he actually is! All of his form in France has been on soft ground though. The question is how much better than a mark of 136 does he need to be to win this race. He has a great mentality and he’ll be an easy ride. I’m not going to go against him.
Cheltenham Day 4 tips
13:20 – East India Dock
14:00 – Ndaawi
14:40 – Dinoblue
15:20 – Jasmin De Vaux & Argento Boy (Each-Way)
16:00 – Galopin Des Champs
16:40 – Angels Dawn
17:20 – Kopeck De Mee
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
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