The Irish Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase race held on Day 1 of the 2026 Dublin Racing Festival.
The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup is run at Leopardstown Racecourse over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres).
In our Leopardstown Irish Gold Cup guide, we will provide all the latest odds, tips and history of the famous race.
Irish Gold Cup Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Last Instalment | 9 | Brian O’Connell | Philip Fenton |
| 2015 | Carlingford Lough | 9 | Tony McCoy | John Kiely |
| 2016 | Carlingford Lough | 10 | Mark Walsh | John Kiely |
| 2017 | Sizing John | 7 | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington |
| 2018 | Edwulf | 9 | Mr Derek O’Connor | Joseph O’Brien |
| 2019 | Bellshill | 9 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2020 | Delta Work | 7 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |
| 2021 | Kemboy | 9 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2022 | Conflated | 8 | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott |
| 2023 | Galopin Des Champs | 7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2024 | Galopin Des Champs | 8 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2025 | Galopin Des Champs | 9 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
Summary of Irish Gold Cup
The Irish Gold Cup is one of the top chases of the entire season.
Many go on to contest the Cheltenham version some weeks later.
A top race to saviour!
