Top Five Jockeys in Cheltenham History
The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, featuring some of the best horses, trainers, and jockeys. Over the years, there have been many great jockeys who have made their mark at the festival, winning multiple races and etching their names into the history books. In this post, we will take a look at the top five jockeys in Cheltenham Festival history.
Ruby Walsh - With an astonishing 59 winners to his name, Ruby Walsh is the undisputed king of Cheltenham. He won the leading jockey award at the festival 11 times and retired in 2019 .
Tony McCoy - Known as AP, Tony McCoy won an impressive 31 Cheltenham Festival races, including three Cheltenham Gold Cups. He was the leading jockey at the festival seven times and retired in 2015 as one of the greatest jockeys of all time .
Barry Geraghty - Barry Geraghty has ridden 43 winners at the Cheltenham Festival, including two Cheltenham Gold Cups. He was the leading jockey at the festival five times and retired in 2020 as one of the greatest jockeys of his generation.
Richard Dunwoody - Richard Dunwoody won 18 Cheltenham Festival races, including two Cheltenham Gold Cups. He was the leading jockey at the festival twice..
Pat Taaffe - Pat Taaffe won 25 Cheltenham Festival races, including four Cheltenham Gold Cups. He was the leading jockey at the festival twice and is widely regarded as one of the greatest jockeys in National Hunt racing history.
In conclusion, the Cheltenham Festival has produced some of the greatest jockeys in horse racing history. While the five jockeys listed above are some of the most successful, there have been many other talented jockeys who have left their mark on this iconic event. The Cheltenham Festival is a showcase of the best of National Hunt racing and continues to be a must-attend event for horse racing fans.
