Gaelic Warrior
| Gaelic Warrior | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Maxios |
| Dam | Game Of Legs |
| Damsire | Hernando |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 5 April 2018 |
| Country | Germany |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | The Niarchos Family |
| Owner | Rich and Susannah Ricci |
| Trainer | Willie Mullins |
| Major wins | |
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Gaelic Warrior (born 5 April 2018) is a German-bred, Irish-trained thoroughbred racehorse. A steeplechaser, he is best known for winning the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup.[1]
Gaelic Warrior is owned by Rich and Susannah Ricci. He is trained by Willie Mullins[2] at Leighlinbridge in Co. Carlow.[3]
In the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Gaelic Warrior, ridden by Paul Townend, went off as the 11-4 joint favourite with Jango Baie. He won by eight lengths from Jango Baie, with the 2025 winner Inothewayurthinkin closing strongly to take 3rd.[4] The 2024 winner, Galopin Des Champs, had been ruled out through injury. It was Mullins' fifth Gold Cup win, and also a fifth win for jockey Paul Townend.[5]
References
- ^ Coates, Charlotte. "Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ "Gaelic Warrior". Racing Post. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ "Crowds flock to Carlow to see returning Gold Cup hero Gaelic Warrior". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Coates, Charlotte. "Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ Wood, Greg. "Gaelic Warrior routs Gold Cup field and carries Mullins into record books". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 March 2026.