One of the most prestigious events of the racing calendar is set to take place this week, with thousands of spectators set to once again descend on the world famous Cheltenham Festival for the Gold Cup.
The Gold Cup is the biggest event across the festival, which has welcomed racegoers back for the first time since the start of the pandemic two years ago.
The race itself is run over three miles, and is the ultimate test, requiring more speed than the Grand National, as well as the stamina to make it up the notoriously draining hill, along with 22 fences.
Here's everything you need to know about the race..
When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The race is set to take place on Friday 18 March 2022 at 3.30pm GMT.
What channel is the Cheltenham Gold Cup on? What about live streaming.
Viewers can watch the Gold Cup live on ITV, with coverage of the day's action starting at 12.50pm.
Alternatively, you can stream the race on a variety of devices through the ITV Hub.
The runners and odds for the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
A Plus Tard - 3/1
Galvin - 4/1
Minella Indo - 5/1
Protektorat - 9/1
Tornado Flyer - 12/1
Al Boum Photo - 12/1
Royale Pagaille - 14/1
Chantry House - 18/1
Asterion Forlonge - 33/1
Santini - 80/1
Aye Right - 100/1
(Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publishing)
