It was the 82nd running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and it was won by Imperial Commander.
[1] The winner was ridden by Paddy Brennan and trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies.
The pre-race favourite Kauto Star fell at fence 19.
[2] * The distances between the horses are shown in lengths or shorter.
shd = short-head† Trainers are based in Great Britain unless indicated Further details of the winner, Imperial Commander: