The Cheltenham Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious races in National Hunt racing. Over the years, there have been many great horses that have won the race, creating their place in history. In this blog, we'll take a look at some of the best horses in the history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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Golden Miller - Golden Miller is one of the most iconic horses in the history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. He won the race five times in a row between 1932 and 1936, a feat that has never been matched. He is also the only horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National in the same year (1934). Golden Miller was a talented jumper and had an impressive record over fences, winning 29 of his 52 starts.
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Arkle - Arkle is another legendary horse that won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times in a row between 1964 and 1966. He was a dominant force in National Hunt racing in the 1960s and won many other prestigious races, including the King George VI Chase and the Irish Grand National. Arkle was a powerful jumper and had an incredible record over fences, winning 22 of his 26 starts.
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Best Mate - Best Mate is one of the most beloved horses in recent Cheltenham Gold Cup history. He won the race three times in a row between 2002 and 2004 and was the first horse to achieve this feat since Arkle. Best Mate was a talented jumper and had a strong record over fences, winning 14 of his 22 starts.
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Kauto Star - Kauto Star won the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice, in 2007 and 2009. He was a dominant force in National Hunt racing in the late 2000s and won many other prestigious races, including the King George VI Chase a record five times. Kauto Star was a powerful jumper and had an impressive record over fences, winning 23 of his 41 starts.
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Desert Orchid - Desert Orchid was one of the most popular horses in the history of National Hunt racing. Although he only won the Cheltenham Gold Cup once, he also had many other impressive victories, including four King George VI Chases and an Irish Grand National. Desert Orchid was a powerful jumper and had an incredible record over fences, winning 34 of his 71 starts.
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Cottage Rake - Cottage Rake won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times in a row between 1948 and 1950. He was a talented jumper and had an impressive record over fences, winning 18 of his 28 starts. Cottage Rake was one of the most dominant horses of his era and cemented his place in Cheltenham Gold Cup history.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup has seen many great horses over the years, but the above horses are some of the most iconic in the race's history. Each of these horses has left a lasting legacy and has cemented their place in National Hunt racing folklore.
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