The trading team have knocked up a top jockey betting market as part of the Cheltenham Festival odds on the Paddy Power website and app.
Paul Townend edged out Harry Skelton in last year’s ding-dong battle to claim the Ruby Walsh Trophy for the third season in a row.
The top jockey and top trainer gongs at the Cheltenham Festival often go hand in hand so it’s no surprise that Closutton number one Townend emerged victorious as he rode six of Willie Mullins’ nine winners during the week.
He is, once again, set to boast plenty of ammunition but will be made to work for the crown by the likes of Jack Kennedy, who is returning from a long-term injury, and Nico de Boinville.
While winning as many races as possible will be the aim for each jockey, they will have one eye focused on each of the feature races.
And don’t forget, David Power Jockeys’ Cup points will be on offer for 24 of the 28 races on the Cheltenham Festival schedule so you can expect every rider to be going all-guns blazing during the week.
Cheltenham Festival top jockey standings
Rachael Blackmore – 2
Paul Townend – 2
Mark Walsh – 2
Nico de Boinville – 1
Harry Cobden – 1
Keith Donoghue – 1
Sean Flanagan – 1
Danny Gilligan – 1
Brian Hughes – 1
Ben Jones – 1
Danny Mullins – 1
Sean O’Keeffe – 1
Jonjo O’Neill Jr – 1
Harry Skelton – 1
Mr B T Stone – 1
Jody Townend – 1
Patrick Wadge – 1
Lorcan Williams – 1
Cheltenham Festival top jockey winners
The last 10 top jockeys at the Cheltenham Festival can be found below, with their number of wins at the respective meetings in brackets.
2023: Paul Townend (6)
2023: Paul Townend (5)
2022: Paul Townend (5)
2021: Rachael Blackmore (6)
2020: Paul Townend (5)
2019: Nico de Boinville (3)
2018: Davy Russell (4)
2017: Ruby Walsh (4)
2016: Ruby Walsh (7)
2015: Ruby Walsh (4)
Cheltenham Festival Day 4 Tips
- Paddy’s Ultimate Cheltenham Cheat Sheet for day 4 of the 2025 Festival
- ITV Racing pundit Matt Chapman’s Cheltenham Tips for Friday
- Harry Cobden’s Cheltenham Tips for day 4 of the 2025 Festival
- Ruby Walsh’s Cheltenham Tips for day 4 of the meeting
Read More on the Cheltenham Festival
- Cheltenham Festival race times and schedule for 2025 meeting
- Gordon Elliott’s Cheltenham Festival winners, record and 2025 runners
- Nicky Henderson’s Cheltenham Festival winners, record and 2025 runners
- Willie Mullins’ Cheltenham Festival winners, record and 2025 runners
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