2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup
| Cheltenham Gold Cup | |
| Location | Cheltenham Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 13 March 2026 |
| Winning horse | Gaelic Warrior |
| Starting price | 11/4JF |
| Jockey | Paul Townend |
| Trainer | Willie Mullins |
| Owner | Rich Ricci |
| Conditions | Good to soft |
The 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup (known as the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 98th annual running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup horse race and was held at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England, on 13 March 2026.
The race was won by 11/4JF Gaelic Warrior, owned by Rich Ricci, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend.[1]
Gaelic Warrior won the race eight lengths clear of Jango Baie. It was a record equalling fifth win in the race for trainer Willie Mullins, and also a record fifth win for jockey Paul Townend.[2][3]
The race, which is run on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival was shown live on ITV Racing.
References
- ^ "Gaelic Warrior unstoppable in Gold Cup as Willie Mullins equals record". RTE Sport. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup". BBC Sport. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Gaelic Warrior routs Gold Cup field and carries Mullins into record books". BBC Sport. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2026.