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2027 Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds - Gaelic Warrior dominates betting for Festival feature

jon-vine
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Last updated: Wed 09 Sep 2026 11:09
The 2027 Cheltenham Gold Cup is set to headline day four of the Cheltenham Festival, with Gaelic Warrior emerging as the early 9/4 favourite after a commanding victory in 2026. Other leading contenders include Jango Baie, Final Demand, and past winner Inothewayurthinkin. Top trainers Willie Mullins, Nicky Henderson, and Gordon Elliott are well-represented, promising a competitive field. Bettors and fans should keep an eye on emerging talent and potential entries as the National Hunt season progresses, with Gaelic Warrior looking to defend his title.
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  • Latest odds and betting for the 2027 Cheltenham Gold Cup
  • This Grade One takes place at Cheltenham on Friday 19th March 2027
  • Defending champion Gaelic Warrior is the early 9/4 favourite
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Jockey Paul Townend on Gaelic Warrior rides to win the 2026 Gold Cup ahead of second-placed Jango Baie ridden by jockey Nico de Boinville and third-placed Inothewayurthinkin. (Getty)

The most prestigious race in National Hunt racing is the Cheltenham Gold Cup, which headlines the card on day four of the Cheltenham Festival. 

With the 2026/27 National Hunt season about to begin, here's the early betting for the 2027 Gold Cup.

2027 Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds


Name
Odds
Gaelic Warrior9/4
Jango Baie8/1
Final Demand16/1
Fact To File20/1
Lulamba25/1
Kitzbuhel25/1
Bar33/1

*Odds taken on 9/9/26*

2027 Cheltenham Gold Cup Entries


Gaelic Warrior routed his rivals to claim a commanding victory in the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Willie Mullins' star followed up in the Punchestown Gold Cup and is already the 9/4 favourite for next year's feature at Cheltenham.

Jango Baie finished a distant second to Gaelic Warrior at the Cheltenham Festival before going on to score in the Aintree Bowl four weeks later. Final Demand was pipped to the post by stablemate Kitzbuhel in the Brown Advisory and seems likely to be aimed at the Gold Cup this term.

Willie Mullins could also be represented by Irish Gold Cup winner Fact To File, although a return to the Ryanair Chase seems more likely. Kitzbuhel could enter the Gold Cup picture after a likely tilt at the King George VI Chase at Kempton, while Dublin Racing Festival winner Kaid d'Authie is another possible contender for the champion trainer.

Nicky Henderson will step Lulamba up in trip this term, and his multiple Grade One winner could eventually develop into a Gold Cup contender. Inothewayurthinkin won this famous race in 2025 and ran well to finish third back in March. Emmet Mullins could saddle runaway Irish Grand National winner Soldier In Milan, while The Big Westerner is a possible representative for two-time Gold Cup-winning trainer Henry De Bromhead.

Gordon Elliott's pair Romeo Coolio and Western Fold feature in the Gold Cup market. Other potential runners include Paul Nicholls' Caldwell Potter, Dan Skelton's Grey Dawning, Oscars Brother for Connor King and Jagwar for Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero.
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Jon Vine

Horse Racing Editor • 15+ Years of Experience, Horse Racing Analyst & Tipster

Jon has been a sports writer and tipster for over 15 years. Over the last decade, he has become completely immersed in all things horse racing. Every race is a puzzle that he is eager to solve.

Favourite races over jumps would include the Brown Advisory Chase (RSA) at the Cheltenham Festival and the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury. On the flat, the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown is the race that excites most each season.

Favourite horses of all time include Vautour, Laurens, Road To Respect, Topofthegame, Saint Calvados and Elegant Escape.


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