Prestbury Cup at the Cheltenham Festival

Since 2014, British and Irish trainers have competed to win the Prestbury Cup at Cheltenham.

After 11 years without a victory, Britain are looking to recapture the Prestbury Cup at the 2027 Cheltenham Festival.

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Prestbury Cup 2026 Final Score

Great Britain	13
Ireland	15

What is the Prestbury Cup?

The Prestbury Cup is a battle between the British and Irish trainers at the Cheltenham Festival.

The country who trains the most winners is awarded the Prestbury Cup.

The first country to achieve 15 wins is guaranteed to win the Prestbury Cup, although sometimes a lower target is required depending on other countries.

It is commonplace at the Cheltenham Festival that one of the highest-profile trainers from the winning country will step up to receive the Prestbury Cup at a special ceremony.

History of the Prestbury Cup

The Prestbury Cup was first awarded in 2014 and Britain got off to a fantastic start by winning the first two editions of the competition.

Three Irish wins followed before an eventful 2019 Cheltenham Festival that saw the Prestbury Cup shared after each country finished with 14 wins.

Ireland have dominated the Prestbury Cup since by winning the last seven editions, including their comprehensive 23-5 win in 2021.

Prestbury Cup Results

Year	British Wins	Irish Wins	Prestbury Cup Winner
2014	15	12	Britain
2015	14	13	Britain
2016	13	15	Ireland
2017	9	19	Ireland
2018	11	17	Ireland
2019	14	14	Tie
2020	10	17	Ireland
2021	5	23	Ireland
2022	10	18	Ireland
2023	10	18	Ireland
2024	9	18	Ireland
2025	8	20	Ireland
2026	13	15	Ireland