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Gaelic Warrior Powers to Cheltenham Gold Cup Victory
Paul Townend became the most successful jockey in Cheltenham Gold Cup history with his fifth win, as Gaelic Warrior triumphed by eight lengths at the festival.
- In the Festival's headline race, Gaelic Warrior won the Cheltenham Gold Cup by eight lengths at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 13, 2026.
- Early leaders Haiti Couleurs and The Jukebox Man set a strong pace but faded near the finish, allowing Gaelic Warrior to surge past with two fences to go and win by eight lengths.
- In front of a 67,000 crowd, Paul Townend recorded his fifth Gold Cup, making him the most successful jockey in the event's history, while Mullins became joint-most successful trainer with five wins.
- A Cheltenham Racecourse spokesperson said Envoi Allen collapsed on the horse walk after finishing ninth and later passed away, despite veterinary efforts.
- Owners Rich and Susannah Ricci completed the Champion Hurdle–Gold Cup double, the first since 1940, with Rich Ricci saying 'To win the double is extraordinary, and I feel very appreciative of it'.
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