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WillowWarm Gold Cup
Steeplechase horse race in Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The WillowWarm Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres), and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year on Easter Sunday.
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The event was formerly sponsored by Irish Distillers, the producers of Powers Whiskey and from 2015 to 2019 it was sponsored by Irish airline Ryanair. In 2021 it was sponsored by Underwriting Exchange, in 2022 by BoyleSports and since 2023 by WillowWarm. It is run during the Fairyhouse Easter Festival, a three-day meeting which also features the Irish Grand National. Prior to 1994 it was contested over 2 miles and 2 furlongs.
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Records
Leading jockey since 1960 (4 wins):
- Paul Carberry – Thari (2003), Conna Castle (2008), Aran Concerto (2009), Realt Dubh (2011)
Leading trainer since 1960 (6 wins):
- Willie Mullins - Al Boum Photo (2018), Voix Du Reve (2019), Janidil (2021), Galopin Des Champs (2022), Flame Bearer (2023), Spindleberry (2025)0
Winners since 1960
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See also
References
- pedigreequery.com – Powers Gold Cup – Fairyhouse.
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