Overnight Music

Midnight - 7:00am

045 901 490
0833-979797

The Commitments

Mustang Sally

Listen Live Podcasts

Field For Next Month's Cheltenham Gold Cup Pared Down To 15 Horses

Tuesday, 4 February 2025 16:56

By Hannah Kelly

Stock image: Pixabay

Willie Mullins has withdrawn Embassy Gardens and Minella Cocooner following their finishes in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown at the weekend

The field for next month's Cheltenham Gold Cup has been pared down to 15 horses.

Willie Mullins has withdrawn Embassy Gardens and Minella Cocooner following their finishes in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown at the weekend.

While Gordon Elliott has confirmed that Gerri Colombe and Il Est Francais will not be part of the field.

The Mullins-trained Galopin des Champs is the odds-on favourite to win the festival showpiece for a third time.

More from Sports News

A Busy Weekend Ahead For Kildare GAA

This evening sports preview from 6.25pm looks ahead to all of the Kildare weekend sporting action.
Six Changes To Leinster Team After Sarurday's Win Over Cardiff

Leinster take on Clermont Auvergne in the Investec Champions Cup from 3.15pm
Friday Morning Sports Update

Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer and golf.
Potential Critics Of Infantino As FIFA Council Members Meet Today

This is their first meeting since Infantino revealed his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Thursday Afternoon Sports Update

Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer and golf.
Ireland's Women's Football Team To Face Poland In World Cup Bid

Carla Ward's side ease past Kazakhstan
Wednesday's Sport Update

Results from last nights UPMC Intermediate Hurling Championship, Ladies Minor Championship Division 1 results, soccer and more
FIFA President Infantino Under Pressure After Receiving An Undeclared Salary Of Over A Million In 2024

FIFA says it strongly rejects any claims that it has failed to disclose any financial information.

Kfm Kildare Weather

Sat
Sunny intervals

12°C
Sun
Sunny intervals

12°C
Mon
Light rain

12°C
Tue
Sunny intervals

13°C

Co. Kildare FM Radio Ltd. t/a Kfm Radio - Company No: 355494 - Registered Office: Kfm Broadcast Centre, M7 Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co. Kildare. Kfm is licenced by Coimisiún na Meán as a local sound broadcaster for Co Kildare. Directors: Anna May McHugh (Chair), Clem Ryan (Executive), Catherine Wall (Secretary), Seán Ashmore. All rights reserved.

© Copyright 2026 Co Kildare FM Radio Ltd. Powered by Aiir.