Imperial Commander heavily backed to win 2011 Gold Cup Visit Victor Chandler Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 22 Feb 2011 Tweet Another win at Cheltenham for Imperial Commander? (credit: thisisbrighteyes) Related Articles See all Cheltenham Gold Cup news Share it Pin It Victor Chandler forced to slash their odds to 11/4, with the reigning champion set to have a run at Kempton on SaturdayImperial Commander is being prepared to defend his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown next month, while Khyber Kim is being aimed at the Champion Hurdle, in which he was second last season.There has been plenty of money on last year's winner retaining his crown, with Victor Chandler now offering 11/4 about the favourite, with Long Run available at 6/1 and Kauto Star a 7/1 shot.Imperial Commander will be put through his paces over two miles at the Sunbury track at 1.15pm, before racing begins at 2pm, while Khyber Kim will gallop 15 minutes earlier at 1pm.The latter was fourth to Binocular in the Christmas Hurdle there last month on his belated seasonal reappearance. Imperial Commander has not raced since winning at Haydock in November.He missed the King George VI Chase through injury, but showed his well-being with a two-mile spin round Warwick last week.“Things have gone really well since Imperial Commander went to Warwick. He worked again this morning, just a gentle one at home, and he’s working on Saturday,” said Nigel Twiston-Davies.“Khyber Kim is very good and is on his way back to Cheltenham.”Kempton managing director Amy Starkey added: “Racing Post Chase day is one of our two showpiece occasions in the calendar.“Having the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner hero galloping over two miles will be a special bonus for our spectators.” Read our Victor Chandler review Get your £100 free bet now at Victor Chandler Like Like Post to wall 268 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 Imperial Commander, Imperial Commander Betting, Imperial Commander Gold Cup News, Imperial Commander Gold Cup Odds, Imperial Commander Latest