The Irish have beaten Britain in the Prestbury Cup in each of the last five years showcasing the decline of British racing
The Cheltenham Festival highlights the dominance of Irish trainers in jump racing, evidenced by Ireland winning the Prestbury Cup eight times since 2014, including the last five years. Willie Mullins attributes this success to the Irish racing structure, government-backed planning, and prize money. The increasing number of Irish horses competing in the UK, along with British owners moving horses to Ireland for training, further contributes to the decline of British racing.
