Gaelic Warrior (born 5 April 2018) is a German-bred, Irish-trained thoroughbred racehorse. A steeplechaser, he is best known for winning the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Gaelic Warrior is owned by Rich and Susannah Ricci. He is trained by Willie Mullins at Leighlinbridge in Co. Carlow.
In the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Gaelic Warrior, ridden by Paul Townend, went off as the 11-4 joint favourite with Jango Baie. He won by eight lengths from Jango Baie, with the 2025 winner Inothewayurthinkin closing strongly to take 3rd. The 2024 winner, Galopin Des Champs, had been ruled out through injury. It was Mullins' fifth Gold Cup win, and also a fifth win for jockey Paul Townend.