At The Cheltenham Festival, the pursuit of excellence in training has been an ongoing legacy, with trainers vying for the coveted Leading Trainer Awards.
Over the past two decades, a select group of trainers have dominated the scene, each leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Let’s take a closer look at the top 20 leading trainers from 2004 to 2023, showcasing their remarkable achievements and contributions to this prestigious event:
– **2023:** Willie Mullins (6 wins)
– **2022:** Willie Mullins (10 wins)
– **2021:** Willie Mullins (6 wins)
– **2020:** Willie Mullins (7 wins)
– **2019:** Willie Mullins (4 wins)
– **2018:** Gordon Elliott (8 wins)
– **2017:** Gordon Elliott (6 wins)
– **2016:** Willie Mullins (7 wins)
– **2015:** Willie Mullins (8 wins)
– **2014:** Willie Mullins (4 wins)
– **2013:** Willie Mullins (5 wins)
– **2012:** Nicky Henderson (6 wins)
– **2011:** Willie Mullins (4 wins)
– **2010:** Nicky Henderson (3 wins)
– **2009:** Paul Nicholls (5 wins)
– **2008:** Paul Nicholls (3 wins)
– **2007:** Paul Nicholls (4 wins)
– **2006:** Paul Nicholls (3 wins)
– **2005:** Howard Johnson (3 wins)
– **2004:** Paul Nicholls (4 wins)