Cheltenham Gold Cup races from 1932 to 1936 were won by Golden Miller, who also won the Grand National in 1934. During World War II the Gold Cup was cancelled twice, in 1943 and 1944. The first multiple winner of the post-war years was Cottage Rake, who won the three runnings from 1948 to 1950. Cottage Rake was trained in Ireland by Vincent O'Brien, and his successes helped to popularise the Gold Cup, and the Festival itself, with the Irish public. The Gold Cup was switched to the "New Course" in 1959, and this is now the regular track used for the event.
The Double (rugby league) League season. They beat Bradford Bulls 40–32 in the Challenge Cup at Wembley. St Helens became the sixth team to win All Four Cups this year. They beat Huddersfield 42–12 in the Challenge Cup final and went on to beat Hull F.C. 26–4 in the Grand Final. Swinton Lions Won their only double in 1928 beating Featherstone Rovers 11–0 in the Championship Final as well as finishing top of the league during the regular season. They Beat Warrington Wolves 5-3 in the Challenge Cup final to complete their first double. Warringtons only double came in 1955 when they beat Oldham