Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024 odds: Gerri Colombe cut again

“Jack said he was a bit rusty early, but I thought he was pretty much foot-perfect apart from one for a novice stepping into open company. The sky is the limit.

“He’s a great horse because he shows you absolutely nothing at home – he’s very laid-back, he’s a gentleman.”

Gerri Colombe has suffered just one defeat under rules, when edged out in last season’s Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Elliott added: “We were all gutted coming out of Cheltenham last year, it just didn’t happen for us on the day but, in fairness to Brian, he said ‘we will be back here in 12 months’ time’.

“Willie’s horse (Mullins, Galopin Des Champs) is very, very good but this horse has a great attitude and, as I said, he is only back in eight weeks. That’s why I think three miles and two furlongs is going to suit him perfectly.”

Galopin Des Champs (pictured below) continues to lead the way in the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024 betting at 6/4, while Shiskin is third favourite for chasing’s blue riband at 10/1.

Acheson said: “In March we have to come up against the best horse, I think, since Kauto Star in Galopin (Des Champs) and a lot of water under the bridge until then. He (Galopin Des Champs) is a rocket.

“Let’s try to get to March first and then we’ll worry about it. It’s great for your man (Elliott), he always said ‘we will be fine for Down Royal’.

“The horse is back in eight weeks and he was in Puppy (Robbie) Power’s for six weeks doing dressage and stuff like that. That horse will come on plenty from that.”

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024 odds

6/4 Galopin Des Champs

4/1 Gerri Colombe

10/1 Shishkin

14/1 Bravemansgame, Fastorslow

16/1 L’Homme Presse

20/1 Allaho, Corach Rambler, The Real Whacker

25/1 Gaillard Du Mesnil, Gentlemansgame, Stage Star

33/1 Bar

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