Harry Skelton Leads David Power Jockeys' Cup Ahead of Cheltenham Festival

As the Cheltenham Festival approaches, Harry Skelton leads the inaugural David Power Jockeys' Cup standings with 312 points, followed closely by Harry Cobden with 270 points. The competition, featuring a £1.5 million prize fund, includes 24 races during the festival, with a total of 672 points available to jockeys, making it a critical phase for contenders. Skelton's strong performance has made him the favorite to win the top prize, with several other jockeys including Sam Twiston-Davies and Nico de Boinville also in contention. The festival is expected to have significant implications for the leaderboard as jockeys vie for points in this high-stakes contest. Additionally, Galopin Des Champs is favored to make history with a third consecutive win in the prestigious Gold Cup, enhancing the excitement surrounding the event. The Festival runs from Tuesday to Friday next week, promising thrilling racing and fierce competition among the top jockeys.