British National Hunt champion whose three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups from 2002 to 2004 under Jim Lewis's ownership and Jim Culloty's riding produced the finest three-peat in the history of the race.
Best Mate was a legendary Irish-bred chaser trained by Henrietta Knight who won three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups from 2002 to 2004, becoming only the third horse to achieve this feat. His partnership with jockey Jim Culloty produced three of the most celebrated Gold Cup victories in the race's history, and his tragic death on the racecourse in 2005 was mourned throughout the racing world.
Three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cup victories
How They Played
Strong stayer with excellent jumping ability and tactical speed
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest National Hunt racehorses, regarded as a Cheltenham legend