After jumping the fence in third place, Mark Dwyer suddenly pulled Forgive 'n Forget up. 33/1L’ESCARGOT (7 yo)Twice won the Gold Cup, in 1970 and 1971. Jockey: Pat TaaffeTrainer: Tom Dreaper (see 1946)Owner: Duchess of Westminster, Jockey: Pat Taaffe (see 1964)Trainer: Tom Dreaper (see 1946)Owner: Duchess of Westminster (see 1964). Stunning photo of the famous Forgive 'n Forget. The race went to Charter Party, who passed the line ahead of Cavvies Clown and Beau Ranger. The Cheltenham Gold Cup trophy, first awarded 94 years ago, was offered to the course by a private owner who had kept it in a bank vault since the 1970s. Gloucestershire, All Rights Reserved. A field of eleven lined up for the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup run on soft ground. Raceform's representative at the meeting returned the following commentary in the form book: "Chased leaders, stayed on flat. THE WAR YEARSOn 10th September 1942 this notice appeared in the Racing Calendar: “The stewards of the National Hunt Committee have received notification from His Majesties Government that they are unable to sanction National Hunt racing during the season 1942-3. At the beginning of the season Jimmy FitzGerald had announced that Forgive 'n Forget was the best horse he had ever trained, adding "I shall be very disappointed if he doesn’t win a Gold Cup one day". Jockey: Dick ReesTrainer: Stanley HarrisonOwner: FW Keen. No other mare has won the Gold Cup since her victory. Cheltenham Racecourse is delighted to announce it has been reunited with the original Cheltenham Gold Cup trophy, dating back to 1924, and will present it to the winner of the 2019 Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup. Jockey: Sam ThomasTrainer: Paul NichollsOwner: Paul K Barber & Mrs M Findlay, Jockey: Ruby WalshTrainer: Paul NichollsOwner: Clive D Smith. Can you name the Cheltenham Gold Cup Runners of the 1980s? 9/4DENMAN (8 yo)The “tank”, as the public came to know him, won 14 of his 24 races under rules, putting up some of the greatest staying chase performances ever seen. He ran below his best, finishing unplaced behind Baron Blakeney. In the decade that he trained jumpers, O’Brien won a remarkable 23 races at The Festival, including four Gold Cups securing a place in Cheltenham history for both horse and trainer. The entire Festival was cancelled in 2001 due to the then-ubiquitous foot and mouth disease. 7/2POET PRINCE (9 yo)Poet Prince was due to be ridden by his owner however a fall the day before presented Roger Burford with the ride. Forgive 'N Forget won the 1985 Cheltenham Gold Cup. In February he was sent over to Leopardstown in Ireland for the first running of the Vincent O’Brien Irish Gold Cup. Stephenson Position Horse … Jockey: Danny Morgan – rode for three Kings of England, winning for two – Edward Vlll and George Vl.Trainer: Ivor AnthonyOwner: Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Dealtry Charles Part, Jockey: George OwenTrainer: George Beeby – trained a total of 19 winners at the Festival over the period 1930-59.Owner: Jean Smith-Bingham. © The Jockey Club 2021. Dawn Run (1978–1986) was an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse (Deep Run - Twilight Slave) who was the most successful racemare in the history of National Hunt racing.She won the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in 1984 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup over fences at the festival in 1986. 1985. Jockey: Bill ReesTrainer: Bob TurnellOwner: John Rogerson – paid £600 for the horse, which turned out to be a great investment, if not a little frustrating at times. Bregawn went off the 100/30 favourite ahead of Comb's Ditch at 9/2. Out of 22 starts he won 14 of them and came second in seven. Vickerman changed his mind after the horse failed a vetting, but, as luck would have it, a part payment made had already been cashed by the breeder and so the deal went through. Jockey: Gerry WilsonTrainer: Basil BriscoeOwner: Dorothy Paget. He ran seven times, winning on two occasions. He hated every step of the way in the ground and dug as deep as he could possibly go”. [11], Forgive 'n Forget ran five times without registering a success in a season that would end in tragedy. During the Second World War the racecourse was used as living and training quarters for troops waiting to be sent into action. Jockey: Fred Winter – Champion Jockey on four occasions; he won the Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle as both jockey and trainer.Trainer: Don ButchersOwner: Guy Westmacott. The race was voted best horse race ever by readers of the Racing Post. 7/2MANDARIN (11 yo)This partnership also won the Grand Steeplechase de Paris despite the bit breaking in MANDARIN’s mouth at the fourth fence. This victory also meant his son Sam became the first amateur in 30 years to win the Gold Cup. 1985: Badsworth Boy, trained at Dunkeswick by Monica Dickinson wins his third successive Queen Mother Champion Chase. He quickened to beat his rival by half-a-length in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby, giving away 8 lb to the runner up, with Wayward Lad back in third. 1985 7/1PATRON SAINT (5 yo)The first Cheltenham Gold Cup winner to be trained in Wales. He was stretched to the limit to beat By The Way by a length-and-a-half, the first two pulling well clear of the remaining runners. Jockey: John BurkeTrainer: Fred RimmellOwner: Sir Edward Hanmer – querying his 7yr old chaser being too young to take on the Gold Cup, his trainer replied: “Well, none of us is getting any younger, sir, and I think he should take his chance.” (Hanmer was 86), Jockey: Dessie HughesTrainer: Mick O’Toole – saddled eight winners at the Festival. He finished fourth, over seven lengths off the winner, Combs Ditch. Forgive 'n Forget ran eight times over hurdles, winning on four occasions. Alongside his Gold Cup double he also won the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park a record-breaking five times. He was then sold privately to builder Tim Kilroe[2] and transferred to the stables of Jimmy FitzGerald[3] in Yorkshire, England. - Free Online Library", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Forgive_%27n_Forget&oldid=1012305075, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 March 2021, at 17:38. He ended the season with a Timeform Rating of 169, the organisation of the opinion that the level of the form shown in finishing third in the Gold Cup was higher than when winning the race the previous season. As the jockeys mounted it began to snow. PAT TAAFFETaaffe is the most successful Gold Cup jockey to date, famous for his partnership with ARKLE, Taaffe rode 32 Cheltenham winners, including four Gold Cups (1964-1968) and five Champion Chases. Jockey: Davy Jones – originally a flat jockey, he carried three stone of dead weight to win. 8/1MONT TREMBIANT (6 yo)The last of Dorothy Paget’s seven Gold Cup winners. It is the first time that the trophy for the Cheltenham Gold Cup has changed since 1972. In 1924, we saw the introduction of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. He started the season with three wins in succession, beating the Peter Easterby-trained Cybrandian on each occasion. Best known for beating RED RUM in the 1975 Grand National. As a trainer his horses won three Gold Cups, a Champion Hurdle, and a Grand National.Owner: Lord Henry Stalbridge – won the 1940 Grand National with BOGSKAR, a horse he had trained himself. 100/9LINWELL (9 yo)A horse that loved Cheltenham having won there four times before his Gold Cup victory. He led at the last hurdle and went on to beat Brunton Park by three lengths. In the end the partnership made up a considerable amount of ground to hold a chance two fences from home, but could not make any further headway and eventually finished runners up, ten lengths behind A Kinsman. Forgive 'n Forget's dam won a race over five furlongs on the flat in 1969.[1]. The form book records that in the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup Bregawn, trained by Michael Dickinson and ridden by Graham Bradley, made all the running to beat stable companion Captain John, ridden by David Goulding, by 5 lengths. Jimmy FitzGerald, an Irishman famous as one of jump racing's old school, trainer of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Forgive'N Forget, and an expert at … After finishing second on his seasonal debut, he unseated his rider on his next start before winning at Wetherby over the Christmas period, where he again faced Brunton Park, beating him by five lengths. 11/8FLIMBER HILL (9 yo)The first horse to bring the Gold Cup North. 100/1NORTON’S COIN (9 yo)The longest price winner in the history of the race at 100/1. Starting third in the betting behind Desert Orchid and Beau Ranger, he was held in second place when falling at the final fence. After being beaten on his next two starts, Forgive 'n Forget competed in handicap company. Nicky Henderson is the most successful trainer in the Triumph Hurdle, having saddled First Bout (1985), Alone Success (1987), Katarino ( 1999 ), Zaynar (2009), Soldatino (2010) and Peace And Co (2015) for a total of six wins. The 1985 Cheltenham Gold Cup attracted a field of fifteen runners. Native River and champion jockey Richard Johnson held off favourite Might Bite for an exciting finish up the famous Cheltenham Hill. 6/1GLENCARAIG LADY (8 yo)One of only four mares to win the Gold Cup. As taking a performance as it was from Bregawn, who had finished runner-up to another stable companion, Silver Buck, in the 1982 renewal, it was his trainer who … Jockey: Michael Scudamore – perfected LINWELL’s jumping and built a great partnership. 5/4FKAUTO STAR (7 yo)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. The 1988 Cheltenham Gold Cup was a horse race which took place at Cheltenham on 17 March 1988. In a field of eighteen runners, John Francome, filling in for the injured Mark Dwyer, settled Forgive 'n Forget at the back of the field. Jockey: Tommy CullinanTrainer: Jack AnthonyOwner: John Hay Whitney. 5/2FDESERT ORCHID (10 yo)‘Dessie’, a racing icon, much loved by all for his front-running style, iron will and versatility. The performance in Ireland contributed to him heading the 1987 Cheltenham Gold Cup market at 5/4. They wanted to discourage the “keeping in training of a set of weeds useful only for betting purposes” by setting a tough cross country course. Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill – Champion Jockey twice in the late 1970s, he also won the 1986 Gold Cup on DAWN RUN.Trainer: Peter Easterby – the only trainer to have saddled more than 1,000 winners in Britain in both flat and National Hunt racing.Owner: Snailwell Stud Co. 6/1PAS SEUL (7 yo)He was a half-brother to the 1955 winner, GAY DONALD he had plenty of ability but no regard for obstacles. Jockey: Simon SherwoodTrainer: David ElsworthOwner: Richard Burridge. 7/1CAPTAIN CHRISTY (7 yo)An exceptional horse, the first novice to win the Gold Cup since MONT TREMBLANT 22 years earlier. 16/1GARRISON SAVANNAH (8 yo)This win was unusual in that the horse beat two former champions, DESERT ORCHID (third) and NORTON’S COIN (fell) and two future champions in THE FELLOW (second) and COOL GROUND (fourth). 7/4FEASTER HERO (9 yo)Easter Hero holds his place in history as the first dual winner of the Gold Cup race, which he won by 20 lengths on both occasions (See 1930). Jockey: Ridley LambTrainer: Arthur StephensonOwner: Tom McDonagh, Jockey: Richard DunwoodyTrainer: David Nicholson – David ‘The Duke’ Nicholson rode 538 winners himself and was Champion National Hunt Trainer for the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons.Owner: Smith/Mould. View all our Gold Cup winners, dating back to 1924... Jockey: Jack KennedyTrainer: Henry De BromheadOwner: Barry Maloney, Jockey: Paul TownendTrainer: Willie MullinsOwner: Mrs J Donnelly. It was the 62nd running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and it was won by the pre-race favourite Desert Orchid.The winner was ridden by Simon Sherwood and trained by David Elsworth.. 11/2FORT LENEY (10 yo)ARKLE’s stable companion and the first Gold Cup winner to be sired by another (FORTINA). Biggest win 1985 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Email [email protected] or call 01242 513 014. His sire, Precipice Wood, won the 1970 Ascot Gold Cup and developed into a successful national hunt sire. Cheltenham, Jockey Simon Sherwood said: “I’ve never known a horse so brave. INFORMATION FOR OWNERS & RACING PARTICIPANTS. Jockey: Adam KondratTrainer: François DoumenOwner: Marquesa de Moratalla. After beating a sole rival on his reappearance at Kelso, Forgive 'n Forget was beaten by Mossy Moore at Ayr in November but was subsequently found to have been troubled by an old back i… David Sherbrooke paid 40 Guineas for his Gold Cup winner; the market was in a dire state and the horse had breathing problems – luckily Mr Sherbrooke was a vet. After winning events at Catterick and Ayr in January, he was targeted at the Coral Golden Hurdle Final, run over three miles and one furlong at Cheltenham in March. Given his customary waiting ride by Mark Dwyer, Forgive 'n Forget moved into third place three fences from home, travelling comfortably with just Half Free and Drumadowney ahead of him. Dawn Run was the only racehorse ever to complete the Champion Hurdle - Gold Cup double. Eleven runners lined up for the 1986 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Apart from training the legendary ARKLE for his three consecutive wins (1964-66), Tom was also responsible for the Gold Cup winners PRINCE REGENT (1946) and FORT LENEY (1968).Owner: Jimmy Rank – elder brother of the film magnate J Arthur Rank spent vast sums trying to achieve his sporting ambition over a period stretching 30 years. Jockey: Bryan CooperTrainer: Gordon ElliottOwner: Gigginstown House Stud. Connections of Forgive 'n Forget chose the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock Park for his final run before Cheltenham. He ran 55 races (winning 29) – his record of five successive Gold Cup wins still stands, earning him the title, “Steeplechaser of the Century”. Forgive 'n Forget was foaled in 1974 and went through the sales ring twice at Ballsbridge in Ireland. He was the medium of a substantial gamble for the Coral Golden Hurdle at Cheltenham the following March and duly won. 7/1IMPERIAL COMMANDER (9 yo)2009 Ryanair Chase winner IMPERIAL COMMANDER completed a championship race double when landing the Gold Cup this year. 1951: The Cheltenham Gold Cup on display at the National Sporting Trophies Exhibition in Hutchinson House, London. The selected items have been added to your basket, Fancy an upgrade? We also serve cookies, some with chocolate chips, on our racecourses. Forgive 'n Forget appeared once more, when reverting in distance to just over two-and-a-half miles at Aintree in April, where he ran poorly and was pulled up. The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race for five-year-old and above horses run over a distance of 3 miles 2½ furlongs (5,331 metres) at Cheltenham Racecourse during the Cheltenham Festival in March. Jockey: Terry BiddlecombeTrainer: Fred Rimell – Fred and wife Mercy trained 190 Cheltenham winners between them including two Gold Cups.Owner: Harry Collins. 1986. GL50 4SH, Make a Free Website with Yola. Forgive 'n Forget returned to the winner's enclosure in the Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby on Boxing Day when he gave weight and a comfortable beating to his three rivals. Oops, your browser is out of date - Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. In a field of thirty runners, Forgive 'n Forget carried second top weight of 11 st 6 lb, but was the subject of a gamble and started the 5/2 favourite. Forgive 'n Forget eventually finished fourth, twenty-two lengths off the winner. We use “cookies” to help enhance your experience and improve the functionality of our website. Starting odds-on, he could never get on terms with Playschool, finishing an eight-length runner up at the finish. They won six races in his first year.Trainer: Charlie MallonOwner: David Brown. 13/2THE THINKER (9 yo)Nearly didn’t get to run. Jockey: Aubrey BrabazonTrainer: Vincent O’BrienOwner: Frank Vickerman, 6/4FSILVER FAME (12 yo)The most prolific winner in Cheltenham’s history winning 10 chases over five different distances, Jockey: Martin MolonyTrainer: George BeebyOwner: 1st Baron Bicester. The stewards waited and the 3.30pm race eventually started at 4.51pm – 81 minutes late. Forgive 'n Forget was next seen when attempting to follow up his previous season's victory in the Vincent O’Brien Irish Gold Cup. "To bring the first ever Cheltenham Gold Cup trophy back to its rightful home and to use is as the perpetual trophy moving forwards really demonstrates the rich history and heritage of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Its whereabouts over past decades are unclear, but it has been in private ownership in recent times. He was often compared with ARKLE – although the highest Timeform rating for ARKLE was 212 while BEST MATE’s highest rating was 182. Jockey: Mr Jim Wilson – only the third amateur to win the race.Trainer: Peter EasterbyOwner: Robin and Jim Wilson, Jockey: Robert EarnshawTrainer: Michael DickinsonOwner: Christine Feather, Jockey: Graham BradleyTrainer: Michael Dickinson – trained the first five home: BREGAWN, CAPTAIN JOHN, WAYWARD LAD, SILVER BUCK and ASHLEY HOUSE.Owner: James Kennelly. COTTAGE RAKE was the flagship horse and foundation of the trainer’s empire. Result of the 1980 Cheltenham Gold Cup. She reappeared in December, 1985, with easy victories at Punchestown and Leopardstown, and was subsequently sent to Cheltenham for a preparatory race for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, for which she started odds-on. Jockey: Evan WilliamsTrainer: Owen AnthonyOwner: Dorothy Paget – a Champion Hurdle/Gold Cup double for Dorothy with SOLFORD and ROMAN HACKLE. Don Cossack proved victorious in the feature race of The Festival, the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup for Irish trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey Bryan Cooper, both of whom enjoyed their first Cheltenham Gold Cup win. Best known for his four King George VI victories, this win saw him battling past mud-loving YAHOO up the Hill to claim victory by one and a half lengths. Forgive 'n Forget next appeared in the King George VI Chase. The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race run on the New Course at … It will replace the current Cheltenham Gold Cup, which has been in use since 1972. Commenting on the ride, Timeform said, "We think even Francome would admit, with hindsight, that the task he set Forgive 'n Forget on the final circuit - he was still twenty five lengths behind the leaders passing the stands - was a very stiff one in such company." Jockey: Willie RobinsonTrainer: Fulke Walwyn (see 1952)Owner: Bill Gollings. In a nine-runner field, Forgive 'n Forget went off favourite ahead of fellow English challenger Very Promising, and put up one of the best performances of his career. I was very fortunate that my first year in Britain he was in the stable. In 1937 the track was closed due to flooding. The 2007 victory was the richest ever Cheltenham Gold Cup and he picked up a £1m bonus. The winner was ridden by Norman Williamson and trained by Kim Bailey. Jockey: Ted Leader – Champion Jockey in 1925/26Trainer: Basil BriscoeOwner: Dorothy Paget. View all our previous Cheltenham Racecourse winners, dating back to 1902, including all the previous Cheltenham Festival winners. 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