The Gold Cup is the main event at the Cheltenham Festival and takes place on the final day of the meeting.
The Blue Riband race is the most valuable non-handicap chase in the British National Hunt calendar and is undoubtedly the highlight of the Cheltenham Festival.
The historic race has been won by legendary chasers such as Arkle, Golden Miller, Best Mate and Kauto Star over the years.
For more information on this year's Gold Cup, check our our 2027 Cheltenham Festival guide. The latest Cheltenham tips are also available here on site.
Date and Time
The Gold Cup will take place at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday 19th March 2027 and will get underway at 16:00 GMT.
Distance
The Gold Cup takes place on the New Course and is a run over a distance of approximately 3 miles and 2½ furlongs.
Who won the 2026 Gold Cup?
The 2026 Gold Cup at Cheltenham was won by the Willie Mullins-trained Gaelic Warrior.
Previous Winners (Last 10 renewals)
- 2026 - Gaelic Warrior
- 2025 - Inothewayurthinkin
- 2024 - Galopin Des Champs
- 2023 - Galopin Des Champs
- 2022 - A Plus Tard
- 2021 - Minella Indo
- 2020 - Al Boum Photo
- 2019 - Al Boum Photo
- 2018 - Native River
- 2017 - Sizing John
Gold Cup Records
- Most successful horse (5 wins) - Golden Miller
- Leading jockey (5 wins) - Paul Townend
- Leading trainer (5 wins) - Tom Dreaper, Willie Mullins
- Leading owner (7 wins) - Dorothy Paget
Read more about the horses who have had the most wins in the Gold Cup.
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