The 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place this afternoon at Prestbury Park.
The Gold Cup is arguably the biggest race of the Cheltenham Festival, as leading chasers look to battle it out for the coveted prize. Excitement is already rising ahead of the 2024 instalment of the great race.
Serial winner Paul Townend has won the Gold Cup on three of the last five occasions. His most recent win came last year aboard Galopin Des Champs, and below is all the TV information punters need to know ahead of the race.
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When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place on Friday, March 15. Gold Cup Day is the traditional final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
What time is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup will begin at 3.30pm this afternoon. It is the central race of the day with three rides either side of it on the schedule.
How to watch and live stream Cheltenham Gold Cup on TV
Fans can tune in to watch the event for free on ITV1 every day between 1pm and 4:30pm. You can also live stream the festival via ITVX on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Runners and riders
Bravemansgame – Harry Cobden
Corach Rambler – Derek Fox
Fastorslow – JJ Slevin
Galopin Des Champs – Paul Townend
Gentlemansgame – Darragh O’Keeffe
Gerri Colombe – Jack Kennedy
Hewick – Jordan Gainford
Jungle Boogie – Rachael Blackmore
L’Homme Presse – Charlie Deutsch
Monkfish – Patrick Mullins
Nassalam – Niall Houlihan
The Real Whacker – Sam Twiston-Davies
