The Cheltenham Gold Cup has been stolen in Gloucestershire, police said today.
The trophy was one of three horseracing cups taken from an address in Wormington at about 6.50am.
Gloucestershire Police said a new Gold Cup trophy is cast every year and the stolen one was won a number of years ago.
A Challenge Cup trophy and a Britannia Handicap Cup trophy were also stolen.
The total value of the haul was put at £150,000.
This year’s Gold Cup was won by Irish horse Imperial Commander, with Paddy Brennan in the saddle.
The horse, which is trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, finished ahead of favourites Kauto Star and Denman.
