Captain Chris to run in Cheltenham Gold Cup or Ryanair Chase? Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 8 Jan 2012 Tweet CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Richard Johnson riding Captain Chris wins The Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase at Cheltenham racecourse on Centenary Day on March 15, 2011 in Cheltenham, England (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images) (credit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Cheltenham Gold Cup news2012 Champion Hurdle tips - Hurricane Fly 2/1 for Cheltenham2012 Arkle Chase tips - Sprinter Sacre scaring Cheltenham rivals Share it Pin It Philip Hobbs will be wondering where to run Captain Chris at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival, with the two leading options being the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Ryanair Chase.Given that Captain Chris won the Arkle at last year’s festival, it may seem more logical to allow the horse to take on his elders over 2m in the Queen Mother Champion Chase.But Captain Chris does seem to have lost a touch of speed and so it will be 2m5f in the Ryanair Chase or 3m2f in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.Cheltenham Gold CupHaving finished third in the King George, Captain Chris must certainly be considered to have each-way credentials in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.He is currently 12/1 in the betting with Ladbrokes and has been tipped by Pricewise in the Racing Post in his Cheltenham ante-post column.Given the magnitude of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Hobbs must be tempted to run the horse given the prestige afforded to the winner.However, Alverton in the 1970s was the last horse to complete the unique double of the Arkle and Gold Cup.Furthermore, even though ground conditions at Kempton for the King George were not ideal for Captain Chris, he will still struggle to make up 18 lengths on Kauto Star and Long Run on a firmer surface.The good news is that Ladbrokes are offering a refunded stake on all Cheltenham Gold Cup non runners, which could tempt punters into an each-way dabble.Ryanair ChaseStamina is another issue in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but Captain Chris should adequately stay 2m5f.Furthermore, he is unlikely to run into the same calibre of opposition in the Ryanair Chase.With Captain Chris liable to have one more run before Cheltenham, his performance in this should give a clearer indication into the plan for the festival.Captain Chris is currently 10/1 in the Cheltenham odds for the Ryanair Chase and this is a massive price if this contest is his chosen route. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 151 Reads All Cheltenham Festival News Recent Cheltenham Festival Articles 2013 Gold Cup odds - Flemenstar 14/1 for Cheltenham09 Apr 2012Top Irish novice chaser, Flemenstar, is 14-1 (from 20-1) with Coral for next year's Cheltenham Gold Cheltenham Gold Cup 2013 odds – Sir Des Champs favourite to win16 Mar 2012The revised Cheltenham Gold Cup odds for 2013 have Sir Des Champs favourite despite Synchronised’s William Hill celebrate £1 million win in Cheltenham Gold Cup16 Mar 2012William Hill delighted with the Cheltenham Gold Cup result, which saw Kauto Star pulled up and Long Cheltenham Gold Cup 2013 odds - Synchronised 6/1 to retain title16 Mar 2012Synchronised won the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup and it is now 6/1 that Jonjo O'Neill's charge retains 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup race replay - Synchronised wins Gold Cup16 Mar 2012The 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup was won by Synchronised under a perfect ride from champion jockey afte Watch the Cheltenham Gold Cup on your phone16 Mar 2012The Cheltenham Gold Cup can be watched on your phone at 3.20pm on Friday More Stories Recent Articles Euro 2012 Group D Betting - Sweden24 May 2012Sweden enter Euro 2012 Group D as underdogs in the battle to secure a berth in the knockout stage. Euro 2012 Group D Betting - Ukraine24 May 2012Euro 2012 Group D Betting, Euro 2012 Group D Preview, Euro 2012 Group D Odds, Euro 2012 Betting, Eu Euro 2012 Group D Betting - France24 May 2012France are second favourites to advance from Group D to the knockout stages of Euro 2012. Euro 2012 Group D Betting - England24 May 2012England are the favourites to progress from Group D to the knockout stage of Euro 2012 in Poland an Next Liverpool FC Manager Odds – Martinez Cut For Anfield Post24 May 2012Roberto Martinez is the odds-on favourite to become Liverpool manager, according to Ladbrokes. Goal-line Technology 12/1 To Debut In 2012-13 Premier League24 May 2012Goal-line technology could be introduced to the Premier League next season, according to Ladbrokes. More Stories Tags 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds, Captain Chris 2012 Cheltenham Festival Entries, Captain Chris Cheltenham Gold Cup News
