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The legend of Dawn Run, the extra-terrestrial mare who bagged an unprecedented Cheltenham double

Summary by Horse & Hound
On the eve of the Cheltenham Festival, we remember the magical Dawn Run, the only horse ever to win both the Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup. “Ferocious” in the stable, this Irish mare’s prowess on the racecourse was never in doubt, says Julian MuscatDawn Run in full flight. There are several strands to Dawn Run’s status as a legend of the Turf. She merits that description for the fact that in 1986, she was the best steeplechaser over all distances…
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Horse & Hound broke the news in on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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