Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan have assessed all 11 runners for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Gaelic Warrior now the favorite after Galopin Des Champs was withdrawn. The Willie Mullins-trained horse, ridden by Paul Townend, leads a competitive field that includes last year's winner Inothewayurthinkin and King George winner The Jukebox Man. The British challenge features Harry Redknapp-owned The Jukebox Man, Nicky Henderson's Jango Baie, and Welsh hope Haiti Couleurs.

Veteran Envoi Allen received little backing from the analysts, with Brennan calling him "part of the furniture" at Cheltenham but doubting his chances at age 12. Brennan's top pick is Haiti Couleurs, citing the horse's toughness and ability to handle the race's demands. Chapman expressed admiration for Jango Baie after his impressive Ascot performance but questioned whether he has the class to win. Both experts were skeptical about Gaelic Warrior's stamina for the marathon trip.

Other contenders like Grey Dawning, Spillane's Tower, and L'homme Presse were dismissed as lacking the necessary class or ability to compete at this level. The analysts agreed that rain could significantly impact the race, potentially benefiting horses like Inothewayurthinkin who have struggled this season but could rediscover their best form on softer ground.