THE pinnacle of Cheltenham week, the Gold Cup, is finally here!
But how many grey horses are running in the showpiece race, and when was the last time a grey won?
PA:Press AssociationGrey Desert Orchid has Cheltenham history[/caption]
The big race will be without two of the star names this year.
Nicky Henderson has taken the decision to pull Shishkin from the race amid fears of a mystery bug devastating his yard.
While Hewick, the King George VI Chase winner, will not be running with conditions too soft.
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Which grey horses are running at the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024?
There will be just one grey horse running at the Cheltenham Gold Cup this year.
That is Gentlemansgame, who is 16-1 to bring home the trophy.
Gentlemansgame is trained by Mouse Morris and will be ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe.
2022 Getty ImagesGentlemansgame is the only grey at this year’s Gold Cup[/caption]
When did a grey horse last win the Gold Cup?
The only grey winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup was Desert Orchid in 1989.
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Gold Cup confirmed runners and riders
Bravemansgame
Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Corach Rambler
Trainer: Lucinda Russell
Jockey: Derek Fox
Fastorslow
Trainer: Martin Brassil
Jockey: J J Slevin
Galopin Des Champs
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Paul Townend
Gentlemansgame
Trainer: Mouse Morris
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Gerri Colombe
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Jungle Boogie
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
L’Homme Presse
Trainer: Venetia Williams
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Monkfish
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: TBD
Nassalam
Trainer: Gary Moore
Jockey: Niall Houlihan
The Real Whacker
Trainer: Patrick Neville
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Gold Cup odds
5-4 Galopin Des Champs
4-1 Fastorslow
10-1 Gerri Colombe
12-1 L’Homme Presse, Hewick, Bravemansgame
16-1 Gentlemansgame, Corach Rambler
20-1 Monkfish
33-1 The Real Whacker
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