The top all-time Cheltenham Gold Cup jockey is Pat Taaffe, who won a total of four times – three times on Arkle (1964-66) and one on Fort Leney (1968).
Who rode the most winners at Cheltenham?
Ruby is the winning-most jockey at the Cheltenham Festival and retired with a record 59 wins to his name. He was the leading jockey at the Festival on 11 occasions, riding a record seven winners on two occasions.
Who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup 3 times?
Arkle
Arkle. Arkle went down in history as one of the best national hunt horses ever after he won the Cheltenham Gold Cup 3 times in a row from 1964 until 1966. Arkle’s performances in the Cheltenham Gold Cup earned him the highest rating ever given out to a horse by Timeform at a rating of 212.
How many times has Rachael Blackmore won the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
In addition to her six wins in 2021, she won twice in 2019 and once in 2020.
Which jockey has rode the most winners?
Jorge Antonio Ricardo
According to Guinness World Records, the jockey who has ridden the most winners is Brazilian Jorge Antonio Ricardo who, as of January, 2021, had amassed a career total of 13,044 winners.
Who is the best jockey at Cheltenham?
BEST JOCKEYS AT CHELTENHAM
| Jockey | Runs | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Aidan Coleman | 134 | 14 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 79 | 14 |
| Harry Cobden | 183 | 14 |
| Tom Scudamore | 154 | 12 |
Who was the top jockey at Cheltenham?
Winners Since 1980: Irish Jockeys Are Now Dominating
| Year | Jockey | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nico de Boinville | 3 |
| 2020 | Paul Townend | 5 |
| 2021 | Rachael Blackmore | 6 |
| 2022 | Paul Townend | 5 |
How much does jockey get for Gold Cup?
Under both codes, jockeys take home 3.5 per cent of placed prize-money, with the only deduction being a 10 per cent cut to their agent.
Which trainer has the most winners at Cheltenham?
The Trainers
| Trainer | Number Of Cheltenham Wins | Biggest Race Won |
|---|---|---|
| Willie Mullins | 78 | Gold Cup – 2019, 2020 |
| Nicky Henderson | 72 | Gold Cup – 2011, 2013 |
| Paul Nicholls | 46 | Gold Cup – 1999, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Fulke Walwyn | 40 | Gold Cup – 1952, 1962, 1963, 1973 |
Has any horse won the Gold Cup twice?
A phenomenal chaser – the first horse ever to win (2007), lose (2008) and then regain the Gold Cup (2009), the public took KAUTO STAR to their hearts. Alongside his Gold Cup double he also won the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park a record-breaking five times.
Has any jockey won Champion Hurdle Gold Cup and Grand National in the same year?
Blackmore’s ascent to the top of her profession since her first Grade One win three years ago has been astonishing and exhilarating, and her latest achievement means that she is the only current jockey in the weighing room to have won the Champion Hurdle, Gold Cup and Grand National.
Has a mare ever won the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Dawn Run started her racing career as a flat horse, running and winning 3 provincial races, with owner Charmian Hill on board, who was aged 62 at the time.
How many winners has Rachael Blackmore had at Cheltenham?
She also became the first woman to be leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival with six victories, including the Champion Hurdle, in 2021. The following year she became the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Who is the best horse jockey ever?
Sir Gordon Richards is considered to be the best jockey of all time. During his career, he won 4,870 races, winning the British Flat Racing Champion Jockey title a record 26 times. Richards was born on May 5, 1904, in Donnington Wood, England.
Who is the richest jockey ever?
Meet Yutaka Take, the world’s richest jockey. A legend in Japan, Take, 52, enjoys ‘God’ status in his homeland and has a film star wife. His face is plastered on posters at racecourses, he’s been the ‘pin-up’ of racing for years and enjoys the same level of fame as pop stars.
Who is the most winning horse in history?
Many experts agree that Man o’ War is the best racehorse in history. The fiery chestnut won 20 of his 21 starts during his career from 1919-1920, a truly impressive feat. Man o’ War was born on March 29, 1917, at Nursery Stud, near Lexington, Kentucky. Adored by his fans, he gained the nickname Big Red.
Who rode the most winners at Cheltenham 2022?
Top jockeys
- 2022 Paul Townend (5)
- 2021 Rachael Blackmore (6)
- 2020 Paul Townend (5)
- 2019 Nico de Boinville (3)
- 2018 Davy Russell (4)
- 2017 Ruby Walsh (4)
- 2016 Ruby Walsh (7)
- 2015 Ruby Walsh (4)
Who is the most successful jockey in the UK?
Flat Jockeys Championship | Top 5 View all
- Rank: 1. Jockey: William Buick. Wins: 157. Rides: 594. Strike Rate: 26%
- Rank: 2. Jockey: Hollie Doyle. Wins: 91. Rides: 613.
- Rank: 3. Jockey: Tom Marquand. Wins: 91. Rides: 632.
- Rank: 4. Jockey: Paul Mulrennan. Wins: 88. Rides: 531.
- Rank: 5. Jockey: Ben Curtis. Wins: 75. Rides: 409.
Who is the best jockey in the UK?
Jockeys’ Championship
- Ranking:1. Jockey: William Buick. Wins:157.
- Ranking:2. Jockey: Hollie Doyle. Wins:91.
- Ranking:3. Jockey: Tom Marquand. Wins:91.
- Ranking:4. Jockey: Paul Mulrennan. Wins:88.
- Ranking:5. Jockey: Ben Curtis. Wins:75.
- Ranking:6. Jockey: Daniel Tudhope.
- Ranking:7. Jockey: Andrea Atzeni.
- Ranking:8. Jockey: Richard Kingscote.
Who is the leading flat jockey 2022?
Hollie Doyle becomes first Flat jockey to reach 100 winners in 2022 in Britain | Horse Racing News | Racing Post.
Do jockeys get paid if they don’t win?
The real money for jockeys comes from prize money, if they can ride a horse to finish first, second or third in a race and earn part of the purse. The percentages a jockey receives for a thoroughbred race range from 5% for a second- or third-place finish to 10% for first place, according to the Covington Reporter.