Jockeys
Most successful Cheltenham Gold Cup Jockeys
Below is a list of the most successful Cheltenham Gold Cup jockeys, by number of wins. We’ve highlighted their first and last wins to give you a better perspective on their successes, career and when these achievements took place.
| Wins | Jockey | First Win | Last Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Pat Taaffe | 1964 (Arkle) | 1968 (Fort Leney) |
| 4 | Paul Townend | 2019 (Al Boum Photo) | 2024 (Galopin Des Champs) |
| 3 | Jim Culloty | 2002 (Best Mate) | 2004 (Best Mate) |
| 3 | Tommy Carberry | 1970 (L’Escargot) | 1975 (Ten Up) |
| 3 | Aubrey Brabazon | 1948 (Cottage Rake) | 1950 (Cottage Rake) |
| 2 | Richard Johnson | 2000 (Looks Like Trouble) | 2018 (Native River) |
| 2 | Barry Geraghty | 2005 (Kicking King) | 2013 (Bobs Worth) |
| 2 | Tony McCoy | 1997 (Mr Mulligan) | 2012 (Synchronised) |
| 2 | Ruby Walsh | 2007 (Kauto Star) | 2009 (Kauto Star) |
| 2 | Conor O’Dwyer | 1996 (Imperial Call) | 2006 (War of Attrition) |
| 2 | Mark Dwyer | 1985 (Forgive ‘N Forget) | 1993 (Jodami) |
| 2 | Jonjo O’Neill | 1979 (Alverton) | 1986 (Dawn Run) |
| 2 | Bobby Beasley | 1959 (Roddy Owen) | 1974 (Captain Christy) |
| 2 | Fred Winter | 1961 (Saffron Tartan) | 1962 (Mandarin) |
| 2 | Evan Williams | 1936 (Golden Miller) | 1940 (Roman Hackle) |
| 2 | Gerry Wilson | 1934 (Golden Miller) | 1935 (Golden Miller) |
| 2 | Ted Leader | 1925 (Ballinode) | 1932 (Golden Miller) |