Which Zodiac Signs Are the Luckiest at Cheltenham? We’ve Got the Data

The Cheltenham Festival is quickly approaching with three days of races from Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 March. 

BoyleSports, who offer odds on Cheltenham betting, crunched the zodiac data of top jockeys since 1980 to reveal some fascinating trends.

Since 1980, the jockey crowned as Cheltenham’s top performer, the one with the most wins over the four days, has belonged to a variety of zodiac signs. But some signs seem to enjoy more success than others. Here’s how the stars stack up:

• Virgo: 5 occurrences
• Capricorn: 4 occurrences
• Cancer: 3 occurrences
• Taurus: 3 occurrences
• Aries: 3 occurrences
• Leo: 2 occurrences
• Sagittarius: 2 occurrences
• Gemini: 2 occurrences

Ruby Walsh, born May 14, 1979, under the zodiac sign Taurus, is widely regarded as one of Cheltenham Festival’s all-time greats. With an unrivalled record of seven-time top jockey and an astonishing 59 wins at the festival, Walsh’s dominance remains unmatched.

Known for his calm precision and tactical genius, Walsh formed iconic partnerships with trainers Willie Mullins and Paul Nicholls, riding legends like Kauto Star and Hurricane Fly. His determination and resilience, classic traits of a Taurus, were key to his historic success, cementing his name as a Cheltenham legend.

Cheltenham 2025 and the Top 5 Jockeys’ Star Signs

BoyleSports has analysed the top jockeys competing at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Among them is Paul Townend, a Virgo and one of the leading jockeys for the event. With an impressive record of 5 first-place and 3 second-place finishes, he represents the star sign group dominating the ranks of top riders.

Another leading jockey at Cheltenham 2025 is Rachael Blackmore, who boasts an impressive record with two first-place finishes and one second-place finish. Expected to be a standout competitor at the event, Blackmore, a Cancer, is part of one of the top star sign groups among winning jockeys.

The standout jockey Nico de Boinville, a Leo, has an extraordinary record with 15 wins at the Cheltenham Festival. As one of the most successful jockeys in the competition’s history, he further solidifies Leo’s place among the top-performing star sign groups.

Jack Kennedy, born on April 22, 1999, under the sign of Taurus, joins the legendary Ruby Walsh in representing one of the most successful star signs in Cheltenham Festival history. Kennedy, with an impressive 11 wins at Cheltenham, is quickly establishing himself as one of the top jockeys of his generation.

The last of the top five Cheltenham jockeys is Mark Walsh, born on March 23, 1986, under the star sign Aries. With an impressive 10 wins at the Cheltenham Festival, Walsh has proven himself as a formidable competitor. Known for his skill and determination, he exemplifies the bold and competitive traits often associated with Aries, securing his place among the elite jockeys at Cheltenham