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Wondering about past winners of the Cheltenham Festival? From the Arkle Chase to the Gold Cup, here are the Cheltenham Festival winners from the last 5 years.
The Cheltenham Festival takes place between Tuesday 11th and Friday 14th March 2025. A truly prestigious event, it’s all set to be a thrilling series of challenges that celebrate the very best horses, jockeys and trainers in international horse racing.
There have been many notable moments during the festival’s long history, with jaw-dropping victories securing the careers of horses from the UK and beyond. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the past winners of the Cheltenham Festival.
Previous Cheltenham Day 1 winners
Day 1 of Cheltenham Festival, also known as Champion Day, takes place on Tuesday 11th March 2025.
One of the most notable Day 1 Cheltenham Festival winners from the last 10 years is Douvan, who triumphed in the 2016 Arkle Novices’ Chase. Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, Douvan powered down the racecourse with ease, winning by seven lengths.
Here are the past winners of the Cheltenham Festival Day 1 events between 2020 and 2024.
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Slade Steel |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2023 |
Marine Nationale |
Michael O’Sullivan |
Barry Connell |
|
2022 |
Constitution Hill |
Nico de Boinville |
 Nicky Henderson |
|
2021 |
Appreciate It |
Paul Townend |
 Willie Mullins |
|
2020 |
Shishkin |
 Nico de Boinville |
Nicky Henderson |
Arkle Novices’ Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Gaelic Warrior |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
El Fabiolo |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2022 |
Edwardstone |
Tom Cannon |
 Alan King |
|
2021 |
Shishkin |
Nico de Boinville |
 Nicky Henderson |
|
2020 |
 Put The Kettle On |
Aidan Coleman |
Henry de Bromhead |
Handicap Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Chianti Classico |
David Bass |
Kim Bailey |
|
2023 |
Corach Rambler |
Derek Fox |
Lucinda Russell |
|
2022 |
Corach Rambler |
Derek Fox |
Lucinda Russell |
|
2021 |
Vintage Clouds |
Ryan Mania |
Sue Smith |
|
2020 |
Imperial Aura |
Adrian Heskin |
Kim Bailey |
Mares’ Hurdle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Lossiemouth |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
Honeysuckle |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2022 |
Marie’s Rock |
Nico de Boinville |
Nicky Henderson |
|
2021 |
Black Tears |
Jack Kennedy |
Denise Foster |
|
2020 |
Honeysuckle |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
Champion Hurdle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
State Man |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
Constitution Hill |
Nico de Boinville |
Nicky Henderson |
|
2022 |
Honeysuckle |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2021 |
Honeysuckle |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2020 |
Epatante |
Barry Geraghty |
Nicky Henderson |
Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Lark In The Mornin |
JJ Slevin |
Joseph O’Brien |
|
2023 |
Jazzy Matty |
Michael O’Sullivan |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2022 |
Brazil |
Mark Walsh |
Padraig Roche |
|
2021 |
Jeff Kidder |
Sean Flanagan |
Noel Meade |
|
2020 |
Aramax |
Mark Walsh |
Gordon Elliott |
National Hunt Novices’ Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Corbetts Cross |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
Gaillard Du Mesnil |
Michael O’Sullivan |
Willie Mullins  |
|
2022 |
Stattler |
Mark Walsh |
Willie Mullins  |
|
2021 |
Galvin |
Davy Russell |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2020 |
Ravenhill |
Jamie Codd |
Gordon Elliott  |
Previous Cheltenham Day 2 winners
Day 2 of Cheltenham Festival, also known as Style Wednesday, takes place on Wednesday 12th March 2025.
One of the most memorable Day 2 Cheltenham Festival winners from the last 10 years is Altior, who was trained by Nicky Henderson and ridden by Nico de Boinville. Altior won the Queen Mother Champion Race in 2018 after a brilliant round of jumping and effortlessly holding off the competition.
Here are the past winners of the Cheltenham Festival Day 2 events between 2020 and 2024.
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Ballyburn |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
Impaire Et Passe |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2022 |
Sir Gerhard |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2021 |
Bob Olinger |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2020 |
Envoi Allen |
Davy Russell |
Gordon Elliott |
Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Fact To File |
Mark Walsh |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
The Real Whacker |
Sam Twiston-Davies |
Patrick Neville |
|
2022 |
L’Homme Presse |
Charlie Deutsch |
Venetia Williams |
|
2021 |
Monkfish |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2020 |
Champ |
Barry Geraghty |
Nicky Henderson |
Coral Cup Hurdle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Langer Dan |
Harry Skelton |
Dan Skelton |
|
2023 |
Langer Dan |
Harry Skelton |
Dan Skelton |
|
2022 |
Commander Of Fleet |
Shane Fitzgerald |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2021 |
Heaven Help Us |
Richard Condon |
Paul Hennessy |
|
2020 |
Dame De Compagnie |
Barry Geraghty |
Nicky Henderson |
Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Delta Work |
Keith Donoghue |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2023 |
Delta Work |
Keith Donoghue |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2022 |
Delta Work |
Jack Kennedy |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2021 |
Tiger Roll |
Keith Donoghue |
Denise Foster |
|
2020 |
Easysland |
Jonathan Plouganou |
David Cottin |
Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Captain Guinness |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2023 |
Energumene |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2022 |
Energumene  |
Paul Townend  |
Willie Mullins  |
|
2021 |
Put The Kettle On |
Aidan Coleman |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2020 |
Defi Du Seuil |
Barry Geraghty  |
Philip Hobbs |
Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Unexpected Party |
Harry Skelton |
Dan Skelton |
|
2023 |
Global Citizen |
Adrian Heskin  |
Ben Pauling  |
|
2022 |
Global Citizen |
Adrian Heskin |
Ben Pauling |
|
2021 |
Sky Pirate |
Jonathan Burke |
Jonjo O’Neill |
|
2020 |
Chosen Mate |
Mark Walsh |
Gordon Elliott |
Champion Bumper
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Jasmin De Vaux |
Patrick Mullins |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
A Dream To Share |
Mr J.L. Gleeson |
John E. Kiely |
|
2022 |
Facile Vega |
 Patrick Mullins |
Willie Mullins |
|
2021 |
Sir Gerhard |
Rachael Blackmore |
Willie Mullins  |
|
2020 |
Ferny Hollow |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins  |
Previous Cheltenham Day 3 winners
Day 3 of Cheltenham Festival, also known as St. Patrick’s Thursday, takes place on Thursday 13th March 2025.
There are many incredible Day 3 Cheltenham Festival winners from the last 10 years, but one that instantly springs to mind is Paisley Park. The winner of the Stayers’ Hurdle in 2019, which marked his swift rise to prominence, Paisley Park was trained by Emma Lavelle and ridden by Aidan Coleman.
Here are the past winners of the Cheltenham Festival Day 3 events between 2020 and 2024.
Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Golden Ace |
Lorcan Williams |
Jamie Scott |
|
2023 |
Bridget’s Pet |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2022 |
Love Envoi |
Noel Fehily |
Harry Fry |
|
2021 |
Love Envoi |
Noel Fehily |
Harry Fry |
|
2020 |
Eglantine Du Seuil |
Noel Felihy |
Willie Mullins |
Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Shakem Up’Arry |
Ben Jones |
Ben Pauling |
|
2023 |
Sine Nomine |
John Dawson |
Fiona Needham |
|
2022 |
Corach Rambler |
Derek Fox |
Lucinda Russell |
|
2021 |
Galvin |
Davy Russell |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2020 |
Imperial Aura |
David Bass |
Kim Bailey |
Pertemps Network Final
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Monmiral |
Harry Cobden |
Paul Nicholls |
|
2023 |
Sire Du Berlais |
Mark Walsh |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2022 |
Sire Du Berlais |
Mark Walsh |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2021 |
Monmiral |
Harry Cobden |
Paul Nicholls |
|
2020 |
Third Wind |
Tom O’Brien |
Hughie Morrison |
Ryanair Steeple Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Protektorat |
Harry Skelton |
Dan Skelton |
|
2023 |
Envoi Allen |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2022 |
Allaho |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2021 |
Allaho |
Rachael Blackmore |
Willie Mullins |
|
2020 |
Min |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
Stayers’ Hurdle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Teahupoo |
Davy Russell |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2023 |
Sire Du Berlais |
Mark Walsh |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2022 |
Flooring Porter |
Danny Mullins |
Gavin Cromwell |
|
2021 |
Flooring Porter |
Danny Mullins |
Gavin Cromwell |
|
2020 |
Lisnagar Oscar |
Adam Wedge |
Rebecca Curtis |
The TrustATrader Plate
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Shakem Up’Arry |
Ben Jones |
Ben Pauling |
|
2023 |
Imperial Alcazar |
Paddy Brennan |
Fergal O’Brien |
|
2022 |
Coole Cody |
Adam Wedge |
Evan Williams |
|
2021 |
The Shunter |
Jordan Gainford |
Emmet Mullins |
|
2020 |
Simply The Betts |
Gavin Sheehan |
Harry Whittington |
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Inothewayurthinkin |
Mr Derek O’Connor |
Emmet Mullins |
|
2023 |
Angels Dawn |
Mr P.A. King |
Sam Curling |
|
2022 |
Chambard |
Miss Lucy Turner |
Venetia Williams |
|
2021 |
Mount Ida |
Jack Kennedy |
Denise Foster |
|
2020 |
Milan Native |
Mr Rob James |
Gordon Elliott |
Previous Cheltenham Day 4 winners
Day 4 of Cheltenham Festival, also known as Gold Cup Day, takes place on Friday 14th March 2025.
Thinking about all of the Day 4 Cheltenham Festival winners from the last 10 years, we simply have to highlight the outstanding performance of Al Boum Photo. Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, Al Boum Photo took home the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2019. This was a double celebration, as it was the horse’s first win at Cheltenham Festival and also Willie Mullins’ first Gold Cup success.
Here are the past winners of the Cheltenham Festival Day 4 events between 2020 and 2024.
The JCB Triumph Handle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Majborough |
Mark Walsh |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
Lossiemouth |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2022 |
Vauban |
Paul Townend |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2021 |
Quilixios |
Rachael Blackmore |
Willie Mullins |
|
2020 |
Burning Victory |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
County Handicap Hurdle Race
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Absurde |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
Gin Coco |
Jonathan Burke |
Harry Fry |
|
2022 |
State Man |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2021 |
Belfast Banter |
Kevin Sexton |
Peter Fahey |
|
2020 |
Saint Roi |
Barry Geraghty |
Willie Mullins |
Mares’ Steeple Chase
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase is a relatively new event, as it was inaugurated in 2021.
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Limerick Lace |
Keith Donoghue |
Gavin Cromwell |
|
2023 |
Impervious |
Brian Hayes |
Colm Murphy |
|
2022 |
Elimay |
Mark Walsh |
Willie Mullins |
|
2021 |
Colreevy |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
Novices’ Hurdle Race
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Stellar Story |
Sam Ewing |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2023 |
Stay Far Away |
Harry Cobden |
Paul Nicholls |
|
2022 |
The Nice Guy |
Sean O‘Keeffe |
Willie Mullins |
|
2021 |
Vanillier |
Mark Walsh |
Gavin Cromwell |
|
2020 |
Monkfish |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
The Gold Cup
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Galopin Des Champs |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2023 |
Galopin Des Champs |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
|
2022 |
A Plus Tard |
Rachael Blackmore |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2021 |
Minella Indo |
Jack Kennedy |
Henry de Bromhead |
|
2020 |
Al Boum Photo |
Paul Townend |
Willie Mullins |
Festival Hunters Chase
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Sine Nomine |
John Dawson |
Fiona Needham |
|
2023 |
Premier Magic |
Bradley Gibbs |
Bradley Gibbs |
|
2022 |
Billaway |
Patrick Mullins |
Willie Mullins |
|
2021 |
Porlock Bay |
Lorcan Williams |
Will Biddick |
|
2020 |
It Came To Pass |
Maxine O’Sullivan |
Eugene O’Sullivan |
Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
|
Year |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
2024 |
Better Days Ahead |
Danny Gilligan |
Gordon Elliott |
|
2023 |
Iroko |
Aidan Kelly |
Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero |
|
2022 |
Banbridge |
Mark McDonagh |
Joseph O’Brien |
|
2021 |
Galopin Des Champs |
Sean O’Keeffe |
Willie Mullins |
|
2020 |
Indefatigable |
Rex Dingle |
Paul Webber |
A history of Cheltenham Gold Cup winners
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the most prestigious race at Cheltenham Festival and an iconic event in the global horse racing calendar. Find out more about the history of Cheltenham Gold Cup winners.
A history of Champion Hurdle winners
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A history of Stayers’ Hurdle winners
The Stayers’ Hurdle is the ultimate test of stamina and jumping ability, taking place over the course of three miles. Make sure to check out the fascinating history of Stayers’ Hurdle winners.
What is the prize money at Cheltenham?
From the Stayers’ Hurdle to the legendary Gold Cup, there’s a lot of money to be won at the Cheltenham Festival. If you’d like to know how much the winners can take home following a victory, here’s a rundown of the prize money at Cheltenham Festival.
Betting tips for Cheltenham Festival 2025
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