2013 Cheltenham Gold Cup Ante Post Betting Tips Part 1

Despite Long Run producing a smashing performance to win back the King George and etch his name onto one of steeplechasing’s most prestigious lists (previous winners who have regained the King George trophy). After dueling with Captain Chris down the stretch at Kempton with both contenders looking likely to win it at various points on the run-in, it was Long Run (piloted ably by Sam Waley-Cohen) who managed to find more and make up an additional half-length to just get his head down at the right time. 

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Securing a gutsy photo finish in one of the seasons biggest fixtures used to be something that vaulted you right to the top of the Cheltenham Gold Cup ante post markets, but this time the honors aren’t exactly heading in the direction of Long Run - the real action seems to be on Bobs Worth. 

The winner of the Hennessy Gold Cup Chase is always a solid shout for Cheltenham glory at the 3m distance, and it was a really impressive seasonal debut for the seven-year-old son of Bob Back. 

Nicky Henderson’s charge secured the RSA Chase and will be pushing on to the highest level at this year’s festival. The impressive record boasted by Bobs Worth has seen him hit the board in every single race he’s ever run - conquering 8 races in 11 tries with two seconds and a solitary third-place finish. This is clearly a horse who knows how to find the line and last year proved that he had the ability to switch over his impressive hurdles form to chasing glory. 

Bobs Worth is at his best when he’s held up in touch and tracks the leaders. A good pace in the Gold Cup will likely help him and he has won on a variety of different ground - you reckon that’s one of the key reasons why punters seem to be giving him this much attention.

Connections are confident about his abilities and are campaigning him selectively. The ability to win big races off lengthy lay-offs is a big advantage at this level and he should get one more race prior to his kick at the Gold Cup can.