The Cheltenham Festival begins in just over a week's time and with it some of the most popular horses have been revealed by the bookies.
It should be of no surprise that the most backed horse will take part in the biggest race. The Gold Cup. That horse is Galopin Des Champs. According to Ladbrokes the Irish trained ace has attracted more bets than any other so far and currently sits at 6/43 favourite.
Interestingly though the punters don't believe the Irish will have it all their own way. The second most backed horse is Nicky Henderson's Shishkin which has emerged 4/6 favourite for the Ryanair Chase. That event takes place on day three of the festival.
