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Cheltenham Festival jockeys
Who has ridden the most Cheltenham Festival winners? Ruby Walsh, with 59, now retired. Among current riders Paul Townend leads with 42 as of the 2026 Festival. Retired riders are marked and listed last; totals we could not verify are shown as such.
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Jockeys by Festival wins
Career Cheltenham Festival wins as of the 2026 meeting. Ranks count current riders only; 6 retired riders appear at the foot of the table.