Cheltenham Festival is one of the most important annual events in Britain. However, its popularity is not limited to the UK only; rather it has a global appeal. Racing enthusiasts around the world bet on these races, using Cheltenhamaguides.com to get the best odds and offers. 1- Jessica Harrington
Jessica Harrington is one of the most famous female personalities in the horse racing world. Her victories at the Cheltenham Festival have greatly increased her reputation as one of the most talented trainers in the country.
For a trainer, winning a Gold Cup is a big accomplishment but to do it with one’s first runner is doubly so, and Harrington pulled off this feat with Sizing John. It was a hugely emotional moment for Harrington as she had lost her husband to cancer about three years ago.
She also trained Moscow Flyer to success in the Queen Mother Champion Chase (2003,2005), Tingle Creek Chase (2003, 2004), and the Arkle Challenge Trophy (2002).
2- Henrietta Knight
Only three trainers in the history of Cheltenham Festival have managed to win three Gold Cups in a row. Henrietta Knight is one of those lucky few who have claimed this honour.
Henrietta Knight formerly worked as a teacher of biology before taking up a profession in horse racing. She went on to make a big name for herself in the horse racing world, training over 700 winners.
Best Mate won her the first Gold Cup in 2002 and followed that up with another victory at the Cheltenham Racecourse the next year. To her delight, the Irish bred horse prevailed in the 2004 edition of the race too, although Harbour Pilot and Sir Rembrandt made it a very tough competition for him.
Her other famous horse was Edredon Bleu who registered the prestigious Queen Mother Champion Chase in 2002. The French-bred horse also triumphed at the 2003 King George VI Chase.
3- Jenny Pitman
No female trainer had won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but Jenny Pitman changed that in 1984 and paved the way for other women to shine in horse racing. She created history when she trained Burrough Hill Lad to victory in the prestigious Gold Cup.
Not only that, she pulled off this feat again in 1991 with Garrison Savanah. She also has the distinction of being the first woman to train a Grand National winner, with Corbiere winning at Aintree in 1983.
