Dan Skelton's odds cut for Trainers' Championship

Willie Mullins' Cheltenham dominance is set to continue in 2025, with Ladbrokes installing him as the odds-on favourite to be the Festival’s top trainer.

Cheltenham’s most successful trainer is 1/6 to saddle the most winners this year. Nicky Henderson is his closest rival at 7/1.

For context, the current Trainers’ Championship leader, Dan Skelton, is priced at 33/1.

In fact, the bookies are so confident that Skelton has done enough to be crowned Trainers' Champion for the year that they've given him an assumed probability of over 85%.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “With a record 103 winners and the record for most winners at a single Festival, Willie Mullins is a byword for Cheltenham success. With heavy favourites like Galopin Des Champs, Kopek Des Bordes and Majborough, it’s no surprise he’s so short to retain his crown this year.”

Skelton is a Ladbrokes ambassador with a weekly blog, giving his thoughts on his runners across various events.

For those interested, Ladbrokes has an 'everything you need to know' piece ahead of Cheltenham Festival, including what races are taking place and a guide to betting at the event.

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