Expert analysis: Assessing the Gold Cup credentials of L’Homme Presse by Racing Post

L’Homme Presse’s Gold Cup credentials are being questioned. While he may have been rusty over the first few fences, he started to pick up speed and looked like he might have a strong chance at winning. However, his lack of peak sharpness became evident, and he will need to improve. Despite this, there are several reasons to consider him as an each-way bet. He has shown himself to be a high-class chaser and has an unbeaten record at Cheltenham. Charlie Deutsch, his jockey, expressed surprise at the rustiness of the nine-year-old, but there were signs of improvement throughout the race. L’Homme Presse’s festival form will benefit him, but he may struggle against the strong-finishers Fastorslow and Hewick. It’s also unlikely that he will be able to outperform last year’s winner, Galopin Des Champs. While L’Homme Presse is considered Britain’s leading hope for the Gold Cup, he is seen more as an each-way bet.
Overall, he is a talented and dedicated horse, and his jumping ability gives him a significant advantage. Those who took the advice of betting editor Keith Melrose and backed L’Homme Presse at 16-1 before the Gold Cup will likely be pleased with themselves, as he is Britain’s best prospect for the race. However, Shishkin remains ahead of him in the market. While L’Homme Presse cannot be considered superior to Galopin Des Champs or Fastorslow, he is a legitimate contender for the Gold Cup.