CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2018

Gold Cup winners

The first Gold Cup, in 1819, was contested as a flat race. It converted to jumps in 1924, when 5/1 favourite Red Splash came home first past the post

Gold Cup trophy, made from solid gold, is among most prestigious prizes in horse racing

RECENT GOLD CUP WINNERS

2017 Sizing John        Jockey: Robbie Power
2016 Don Cossack        Bryan Cooper
2015 Coneygree          Nico de Boinville
2014 Lord Windermere    Davy Russell
2013 Bobs Worth         Barry Geraghty
2012 Synchronised       AP McCoy
2011 Long Run           Sam Waley-Cohen
2010 Imperial Commander Paddy Brennan
2009 Kauto Star         Ruby Walsh
2008 Denman             Sam Thomas
 
Golden Miller
Five-time winner (1932-36)


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