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Cheltenham Gold Cup 2027 — Odds, Facts & Betting Guide
19 March 2027 · Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the blue riband of National Hunt racing — the championship race of the jumps season, run over three miles two and a half furlongs on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival. The 2027 running is on Friday 19 March, the climax of Gold Cup Day.
Gaelic Warrior is the defending champion after a dominant 2026 win for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, following the retirement of Galopin Des Champs. The Gold Cup is one of the biggest betting races of the entire year in Britain and Ireland.
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Cheltenham Gold Cup: fast facts
- The Cheltenham Gold Cup is run over three miles two and a half furlongs at Cheltenham, with 22 fences to jump.
- It is the championship race of the National Hunt season, run on the final day of the Festival.
- The 2027 Gold Cup is on Friday 19 March, the feature race at 4:00pm.
- Gaelic Warrior won the 2026 Gold Cup for Willie Mullins, ridden by Paul Townend.
- Galopin Des Champs, a dual Gold Cup winner, retired before the 2026 running.
- Arkle and Golden Miller are the most celebrated names in the race's history, Golden Miller winning five in a row in the 1930s.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gaelic Warrior | Willie Mullins-trained, ridden by Paul Townend |
| 2025 | Galopin Des Champs | Third consecutive Gold Cup attempt; dual winner |
| 2024 | Galopin Des Champs | Retained his crown for Willie Mullins |
| 2023 | Galopin Des Champs | First Gold Cup |
| 2022 | A Plus Tard | Henry de Bromhead-trained, beat stablemate |
| 2021 | Minella Indo | De Bromhead one-two in the race |
| 2020 | Al Boum Photo | Back-to-back Gold Cups for Willie Mullins |
| 2019 | Al Boum Photo | Mullins' first Gold Cup as a trainer |
| 2018 | Native River | Battling front-running win |
| 2017 | Sizing John | Stepped up in trip to win |
How to bet on Cheltenham Gold Cup
The Gold Cup is the championship test of the jumps season and one of the year's biggest betting races. Win and each-way markets dominate, with the field typically led by the leading staying chasers from Britain and Ireland — Willie Mullins' Closutton stable has been a dominant force.
Ante-post betting runs all year and rewards those who can read which chasers are being aimed at the Festival. Stamina for the stiff Cheltenham climb, proven course form and jumping under pressure are the key form pointers.
Cheltenham's undulating track and the famous uphill finish find out any horse not truly staying. Bet each-way on a sensible budget, respect the stamina demands, and remember that even short-priced Gold Cup favourites are regularly turned over.
Popular markets
- Win and each-way
- Ante-post
- Non-runner-no-bet offers
- Forecast and tricast
- Match bets
- Festival multiples
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2027: your questions answered
When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2027?
The 2027 Cheltenham Gold Cup is on Friday 19 March, the feature race on the final day of the Festival at 4:00pm.
Who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2026?
Gaelic Warrior won the 2026 Gold Cup, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend.
How far is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
It is run over three miles two and a half furlongs with 22 fences, the championship distance of National Hunt racing.
What happened to Galopin Des Champs?
The dual Gold Cup winner was retired before the 2026 running, opening the way for Gaelic Warrior.
When does ante-post betting open for the Gold Cup?
Markets run year-round, but firm up through the autumn and winter jumps season. Non-runner-no-bet offers nearer the race remove the ante-post risk.