One of the most prestigious events of the racing calendar has rolled around again this week, with thousands of spectators once again descending on the world famous Cheltenham Festival for the Gold Cup.
The Gold Cup is the biggest event across the festival and has provided some of the sport's greatest moments. Run over three miles, it is the ultimate test of jump racing, requiring more speed than the Grand National, as well as the stamina to make it up the notoriously draining hill, along with 22 fences.
Rachael Blackmore is bidding for a repeat victory on A Plus Tard in this year's Gold Cup having ridden to victory in the same race 12 months ago. That result saw her become the first female jockey to win the Gold Cup at Cheltenham having become the woman to win the Grand National the previous year.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's race.
Wat time is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The race is set to get underway on Friday, March 17 at 3.30pm.
What TV channel is the Cheltenham Gold Cup on? What about live streaming?
Viewers can watch the Gold Cup live on ITV1, with coverage of the day's action starting at 1pm.
You can also live stream the race via ITVX
The runners and odds for the 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup
Galopin Des Champs 6/4
A Plus Tard 9/2
Bravemansgame 13/2
Noble Yeats 14/1
Stattler 16/1
Minella Indo 16/1
Ahoy Senor 18/1
Conflated 18/1
Protektorat 20/1
Sounds Russian 33/1
Hewick 40/1
Royale Pagaille 40/1
Eldorado Allen 125/1
Odds courtesy of Betfred and correct at time of publication. Please gamble responsibly
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