2011 December Gold Cup tips - Cheltenham preview Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 9 Dec 2011 Tweet Poquelin (above) winning the 2010 December Gold Cup at Cheltenham. (credit: (Photo by Julian Herbert/Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Racing Tips news2011 December Gold Cup field and runnersBlue Square set for December Gold Cup weekend at Cheltenham Share it Pin It Ladbrokes have all the latest odds ahead of the December Gold Cup as they give their expert tips on the Cheltenham showpiece.French-bred horses have an amazing record in the Spinal Research Gold Cup in recent seasons and this is one of many reasons why Divers seems a horse to side with in the Cheltenham odds at 7/1 with Ladbrokes (free £50 bet).Despite making up only a small percentage of the total runners in the last decade, horses bred in France have triumphed in seven of the last eight runnings of the Spinal Research Gold Cup, including the likes of Exotic Dancer and Poquelin.This is the leading trend that Divers adheres to, while also the fact that he is a seven-year-old appears to be in his favour.Horses aged seven or eight have dominated the race of late and only one horse aged nine or older has even finished among the each-way places since 1999.There should be no concerns about the current form of Divers either, as he run on well from off the pace in the closing stages of the Paddy Power Gold Cup to finish third on his latest start.Eight of the last ten winners of the Spinal Research Gold Cup had finished in the first three on their previous start before arriving at Cheltenham.Meanwhile, Divers will be far better off at the weights with Great Endeavour, who not only won the Paddy Power Gold Cup, but has had another somewhat gruelling test since in the Hennessy Gold Cup.Among the smaller statistics that seem to work in favour of Divers are the fact that he is a second-season chaser, has had between 6-14 chase starts during his career and has accrued no more than two previous chase victories in handicap company.If the rain stays away from Cheltenham then this will additionally boost Divers’ chances, given that he finished third in the Paddy Power Gold Cup on a less than ideal softer surface. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 51 Reads All Horse Racing News Recent Horse Racing Articles Frankel v Black Caviar tips - Who will win when the two meet?21 May 2012Coral make Frankel favourite at 1/2 to beat Black Caviar (6/4) should they meet in the Sussex Stake Windsor Placepot Tips – Monday, May 2121 May 2012The evening racing season is well under way at Windsor, and it continues this week with their tradi Ryan Moore Horse Racing tips - Sunday May 2020 May 2012Ryan Moore shares his opinions on his runners at Ripon on Sunday Newbury Placepot Tips - Saturday May 1919 May 2012Frankel dominates the eight race card at Newbury this afternoon although who else should go in a pl 2012 Lockinge Stakes betting tips - Fantastic Frankel set to light up Newbury18 May 2012All eyes will be on Newbury on Saturday as Frankel, the world’s best racehorse, returns to action i William Hill go 4/1 on Mandaean in 2012 Dante Stakes17 May 2012It's 2012 Dante Stakes day at York and all eyes will be on the Knavesmire as a number of Derby hope More Stories Recent Articles Super 8 Series Bowls Live Streaming - Monday, May 2826 May 2012Jason Greenslade will be looking to keep his cool on Monday as he attempts to top the overall stand French Open 2012 Cashback at Betfred26 May 2012Betfred are running two cashback promotions for the duration of the 2012 French Open at Roland Garr Mexico v Wales live stream preview26 May 2012Wales take on Mexico in New Jersey on Sunday in preparation for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. French Open Free Bets and Promotions26 May 2012The bookmakers are marking the 2012 French Open with a string of free bet offers and promotions. Euro 2012 Tips – Van Persie not the man to back Holland scoring stakes26 May 2012Robin van Persie has been in red-hot form for Arsenal, but at 2/1 he looks too short to outscore hi Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs - NRL Live Stream26 May 2012Sydney Roosters need to start putting a run of good form together if they are to break into the top More Stories Tags 2011 December Gold Cup Tips, December Gold Cup Tips, December Gold Cup Tips And Preview
