Grand Crus and Kauto Star eyeing 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 30 Dec 2011 Tweet The betting for the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup changed once again over the Christmas period as Long Run, Kauto Star and Grand Crus were all in action. (credit: (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Cheltenham Gold Cup newsHurricane Fly still 5/2 favourite for 2012 Champion Hurdle Share it Pin It The betting for the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup changed once again over the Christmas period as Long Run, Kauto Star and Grand Crus were all in action.Long Run remains the favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but Kauto Star and Grands Crus look the most intriguing contenders following the Christmas meeting at Kempton.Kauto Star beat Long Run for the second time this season in the King George, while Grands Crus displayed his credentials with a sparkling victory in the Feltham Chase.Despite his victories in both the Betfair Chase and King George, Kauto Star’s odds are 4/1 with Ladbrokes to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Long Run 3/1 to defend his crown in spite of his two defeats.Paul Nicholls is one who is slightly baffled by the Cheltenham odds, given that his horse has not put a foot wrong this season.Nicholls said: “The star still burns bright and he should be favourite for the Gold Cup on this year’s form.”The trainer added that Kauto Star is currently in the “form of his life” and so there should be no excuses about him being an 11-year-old if he is beaten at Cheltenham in March.There seems little depth to the Cheltenham Gold Cup field behind Long Run and Kauto Star at present and so the decision may be made to run Grands Crus.The six-year-old grey must be considered the best staying novice chaser following the way he stamped his class on the remainder of the runners in the Feltham Chase.Logic would see Grands Crus contest the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival against his fellow novices, but there must now be a temptation to run the horse in the Gold Cup.Grands Crus was top class over hurdles and found only the legendary Big Buck’s too good in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle over the same trip, while his time at Kempton suggests he could rival the big two in the Cheltenham Gold Cup odds.It is 8/1 at present that Grands Crus wins the Gold Cup and this price will certainly shorten should trainer David Pipe confirm that this will be his Cheltenham assignment and not the RSA Chase.Backing Grands Crus with Ladbrokes would mean that any stake will be refunded if the horse does not run thanks to the non runner = money back policy for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 131 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 CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012Catch the action in the CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden. CEV European Championship Baden Masters Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012The CEV European Championshp Baden Masters continue in the Austrian city of Baden today. FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012The Main Round of the FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open beach volleyball continues today and bet365 wi 21:15 Suzanne & Nigel Wedding Anniversary Handicap25 May 201221:15 Suzanne & Nigel Wedding Anniversary Handicap 21:05 Ellery Hill Rating Related Maiden Stakes25 May 201221:05 Ellery Hill Rating Related Maiden Stakes 20:55 'Pudley Hog' Intermediate Open NH Flat Race25 May 201220:55 'Pudley Hog' Intermediate Open NH Flat Race More Stories Tags 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup Latest Betting, 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds, Grand Crus 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds, Kauto Star 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds
