Gaelic Warrior (GER) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Gaelic Warrior’s best going, distance and course
Gaelic Warrior is at his best over two miles with some cut in the ground: he has won 11 of his 19 runs on good to soft or softer. Punchestown suits him well, with four wins and five placed finishes from five visits.
Gaelic Warrior’s latest run
Last time out, Gaelic Warrior won the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup at Punchestown on 29 April 2026. He was sent off the 5/6 favourite over 3m213y on yielding ground under Paul Townend. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Gaelic Warrior’s official rating
His official rating is 176. That is up 4lb this year, from 172.
Gaelic Warrior’s trainer and jockey
Paul Townend has ridden him most often in 2026, two times out of three.
Gaelic Warrior’s pedigree: what the Maxios stock does
Gaelic Warrior is by Maxios out of Game Of Legs, a Hernando mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Maxios’s runners have won 22 times from 155 starts, a 14% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 7 wins, and at Gaelic Warrior’s trip of 2m 1f they have won four of 16 starts (25%).
Gaelic Warrior career record
Gaelic Warrior: peak ratings achieved
Gaelic Warrior form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 5 | 4 | 5 | 80% |
| Leopardstown | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% |
| Cheltenham | 4 | 2 | 4 | 50% |
| Auteuil (FR) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sandown | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yielding | 5 | 3 | 5 | 60% |
| Soft | 5 | 3 | 5 | 60% |
| Heavy | 4 | 2 | 4 | 50% |
| Good To Soft | 3 | 2 | 3 | 67% |
| Good | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Soft To Heavy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 9 | 5 | 8 | 56% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 8 | 4 | 8 | 50% |
| 2m | 6 | 3 | 5 | 50% |
Gaelic Warrior recent form: analyst notes
Gaelic Warrior race history and results
Gaelic Warrior breeding and pedigree
Gaelic Warrior FAQs
How many races has Gaelic Warrior won?
12 of his last 23 starts, including the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase and the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase.
What is Gaelic Warrior’s best distance?
Two miles: three of his 12 wins have come over 2m, from three runs at the trip.
Who is Gaelic Warrior’s sire?
Maxios. His dam is Game Of Legs, by Hernando.
When does Gaelic Warrior run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Settled just behind the front group in 4th - carrying a shade of eagerness - up to 3rd by halfway then 2nd before the 12th - shared the front around three out - moved on nicely into the straight - opened a big advantage after two out - not quite balanced at the last - roused for the run to the line - stayed on strongly for a comfortable win
Settled with eager keenness early - shared front spot before yielding it after 2nd - tracked pace group by 6th - moved through smoothly 3 out - hit front approaching 2 out - opened daylight without being asked before last - stormed away on run-in - won unchallenged
Sat close to the front group early - 4th at halfway - asked for effort after two out and moved into second near the last - stayed on same gear to finish 2nd beaten 5 lengths
Tracked front group from good position early - urged into contention approaching final two furlongs - asked for effort before last obstacle - kept responding to the line and narrowly touched off in a driving finish