Paddy Power Gold Cup prize money
The Paddy Power Gold Cup is worth £160,000 for the 2025 running , £91,120 of it to the winner . That makes it the 376th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 32nd richest in Great Britain.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Paddy Power Gold Cup is
Premier Handicap · 2m 4½f (4,124 metres) · Turf · Cheltenham Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Cheltenham Racecourse
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Premier Handicap
- Distance
- 2m 4½f (4,124 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Steeplechase
- Open to
- Four-years-old and up
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1960
The winner takes 57% of the fund. The remaining £68,880 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Where the Paddy Power Gold Cup prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the Paddy Power Gold Cup is jumps racing
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 78.25% | £125,200 |
| Trainer | 7.85% | £12,560 |
| Jockey | 7.52% | £12,032 |
| Stable staff | 4.75% | £7,600 |
| Industry causes | 1.63% | £2,608 |
Every share here is a percentage of the £160,000 fund rather than of the winner's cheque, and the rider's figure covers the whole field rather than the winning rider alone. The same rule pays every race in the country, and where a purse goes in Great Britain works it out across all of them.
Every Paddy Power Gold Cup winner
66 runnings, 1960 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Panic Attack9 | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton |
| 2024 | Il Ridoto7 | Freddie Gingell | Paul Nicholls |
| 2023 | Stage Star7 | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls |
| 2022 | Ga Law6 | Jonathan Burke | Jamie Snowden |
| 2021 | Midnight Shadow8 | Ryan Mania | Sue Smith |
| 2020 | Coole Cody9 | Tom O'Brien | Evan Williams |
| 2019 | Happy Diva8 | Richard Patrick | Kerry Lee |
| 2018 | Baron Alco7 | Jamie Moore | Gary Moore |
| 2017 | Splash Of Ginge9 | Tom Bellamy | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2016 | Taquin Du Seuil9 | Aidan Coleman | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2015 | Annacotty7 | Ian Popham | Alan King |
| 2014 | Caid Du Berlais5 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls |
| 2013 | Johns Spirit6 | Richie McLernon | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2012 | Al Ferof7 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2011 | Great Endeavour7 | Timmy Murphy | David Pipe |
| 2010 | Little Josh8 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2009 | Tranquil Sea7 | Andrew McNamara | Edward O'Grady |
| 2008 | Imperial Commander7 | Paddy Brennan | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2007 | L'Antartique7 | Graham Lee | Ferdy Murphy |
| 2006 | Exotic Dancer6 | Tony McCoy | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2005 | Our Vic7 | Timmy Murphy | Martin Pipe |
| 2004 | Celestial Gold6 | Timmy Murphy | Martin Pipe |
| 2003 | Fondmort7 | Mick Fitzgerald | Nicky Henderson |
| 2002 | Cyfor Malta9 | Barry Geraghty | Martin Pipe |
| 2001 | Shooting Light8 | Tony McCoy | Martin Pipe |
| 2000 | Lady Cricket6 | Tony McCoy | Martin Pipe |
| 1999 | The Outback Way9 | Norman Williamson | Venetia Williams |
| 1998 | Cyfor Malta5 | Tony McCoy | Martin Pipe |
| 1997 | Senor El Betrutti8 | Jamie Osborne | Susan Nock |
| 1996 | Challenger du Luc6 | Richard Dunwoody | Martin Pipe |
| 1995 | Dublin Flyer9 | Brendan Powell | Tim Forster |
| 1994 | Bradbury Star9 | Philip Hide | Josh Gifford |
| 1993 | Bradbury Star8 | Declan Murphy | Josh Gifford |
| 1992 | Tipping Tim7 | Carl Llewellyn | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1991 | Another Coral8 | Richard Dunwoody | David Nicholson |
| 1990 | Multum in Parvo7 | Norman Williamson | John Edwards |
| 1989 | Joint Sovereignty9 | Graham McCourt | Philip Hobbs |
| 1988 | Pegwell Bay7 | Peter Scudamore | Tim Forster |
| 1987 | Beau Ranger9 | Mark Perrett | Martin Pipe |
| 1986 | Very Promising8 | Richard Dunwoody | David Nicholson |
| 1985 | Half Free9 | Richard Linley | Fred Winter |
| 1984 | Half Free8 | Richard Linley | Fred Winter |
| 1983 | Pounentes6 | Neale Doughty | Billy McGhie |
| 1982 | Fifty Dollars More7 | Richard Linley | Fred Winter |
| 1981 | Henry Kissinger7 | Paul Barton | David Gandolfo |
| 1980 | Bright Highway6 | Gerry Newman | Michael O'Brien |
| 1979 | Man Alive8 | Ron Barry | Gordon W. Richards |
| 1978 | Bawnogues7 | Craig Smith | Martin Tate |
| 1977 | Bachelor's Hall7 | Martin O'Halloran | Peter Cundell |
| 1976 | Cancello7 | Dennis Atkins | Neville Crump |
| 1975 | Clear Cut11 | David Greaves | Maurice Camacho |
| 1974 | Bruslee8 | Andrew Turnell | Michael Scudamore |
| 1973 | Skymas8 | Stan Murphy | Brian Lusk |
| 1972 | Red Candle8 | Jimmy Fox | Ricky Vallance |
| 1971 | Gay Trip9 | Terry Biddlecombe | Fred Rimell |
| 1970 | Chatham6 | Ken White | Fred Rimell |
| 1969 | Gay Trip9 | Terry Biddlecombe | Fred Rimell |
| 1968 | Jupiter Boy7 | Eddie Harty | Fred Rimell |
| 1967 | Charlie Worcester10 | Josh Gifford | Ryan Price |
| 1966 | Pawnbroker8 | Paddy Broderick | Arthur Stephenson |
| 1965 | Dunkirk8 | Bill Rees | Peter Cazalet |
| 1964 | Super Flash9 | Stan Mellor | Frank Cundell |
| 1963 | Richard of Bordeaux8 | Bobby Beasley | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1962 | Fortria10 | Pat Taaffe | Tom Dreaper |
| 1961 | Scottish Memories7 | Cathal Finnegan | Arthur Thomas |
| 1960 | Fortria8 | Pat Taaffe | Tom Dreaper |
66 of the 66 runnings name the rider, 66 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Paddy Power Gold Cup more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Cyfor Malta | 2 | 1998, 2002 |
| Bradbury Star | 2 | 1993, 1994 |
| Half Free | 2 | 1984, 1985 |
| Gay Trip | 2 | 1969, 1971 |
| Fortria | 2 | 1960, 1962 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Paddy Power Gold Cup in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | Celebration ChaseSandown Park | Great Britain | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 367 | Tingle Creek ChaseSandown Park Racecourse | Great Britain | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 368 | Grand Prix de DeauvilleDeauville Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 369 | Prix ChaudenayLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 370 | Prix Daniel WildensteinLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 371 | Prix DollarLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 372 | Prix LupinLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 373 | Welsh Grand NationalChepstow Racecourse | Great Britain | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 374 | Critérium de Maisons-LaffitteChantilly | France | £162,393 | €190,000 |
| 375 | Midlands Grand NationalUttoxeter Racecourse, | Great Britain | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 377 | A.V. Kewney StakesFlemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 378 | Ajax StakesRosehill Gardens Racecourse | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 379 | Angus Armanasco StakesCaulfield Racecourse | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 380 | Apollo StakesRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 381 | Autumn StakesCaulfield Racecourse, Sandown | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 382 | B J McLachlan StakesDoomben Racecourse | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 383 | Belle of the Turf StakesGosford Racetrack | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 384 | Bill Stutt StakesMoonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 385 | Blamey StakesFlemington Racecourse | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 386 | Blazer StakesFlemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Paddy Power Gold Cup in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Great Britain
122 races, 32nd of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebration Chase | Sandown Park | Grade One | £175,000 |
| Tingle Creek Chase | Sandown Park Racecourse | Grade 1 | £175,000 |
| Welsh Grand National | Chepstow Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £170,000 |
| Midlands Grand National | Uttoxeter Racecourse, | Premier Handicap | £160,000 |
| Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £150,000 |
| Becher Chase | Aintree Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Festival Trophy Handicap Chase | Cheltenham Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Hampton Court Stakes | Ascot Racecourse | Group 3 | £150,000 |
Every race in Great Britain we hold a purse for is on the Great Britain prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Paddy Power Gold Cup winner get?
£91,120. That is 57% of the £160,000 the Paddy Power Gold Cup is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Paddy Power Gold Cup prize money?
£160,000, for the 2025 running.
Where does the Paddy Power Gold Cup rank among the richest races in the world?
376th of 997. 375 races pay more, the nearest of them Celebration Chase. In Great Britain it is 32nd of 122.
Which horse has won the Paddy Power Gold Cup most often?
Cyfor Malta, 2 times, in 1998, 2002.
Which jockey has won the Paddy Power Gold Cup most often?
Tony McCoy, with 4 wins between 1998 and 2006.
When was the Paddy Power Gold Cup first run?
1960. This page holds 66 runnings, from 1960 to 2025.
How far is the Paddy Power Gold Cup?
2m 4½f (4,124 metres), on turf, at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money