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There is a quiet electricity about Cheltenham Racecourse in late January, a sense that something both familiar and extraordinary is about to unfold. On Saturday, 24th January, Festival Trials Day arrives. The last dance at The Home of Jump Racing before those four days of extraordinary in March. With eight races on the card, each contest is more than just a warm-up; it is a statement, a hint of what may come, a rehearsal for potential glory before the Irish come and try to spoil it. Some look to reaffirm their dominance, while bold newcomers seek to announce themselves to the racing world. Every leap over obstacles and every gallop up the hill carries with it the weight of possibility of stories yet to be told on the grandest stage of National Hunt racing. This year’s occasion is made all the more poignant by the hosting of the 2026 Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Awards. The charity, devoted to the welfare of retired racehorses, reminds us that the story of a horse does not end at the finish line, and that racing’s triumphs are inseparable from its responsibility and care. When the last race has been run, don’t rush away. Head to the Centaur and enjoy an hour with Freeman, whose live performance of feel-good classics and crowd favourites provides the perfect coda to a day of Cheltenham magic, letting the fun linger just a little longer. For us, Festival Trials Day is one of the very best days of racing at Cheltenham. Though it serves as the final curtain call before the festival, it refuses to be merely a rehearsal. Gates Open: 10:30am Raceday Preview: 11:50am First Race: 12:05pm Last Race: 4:10pm Under 18s go free. For all infor and tickets, please visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/festival-trials-day 
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 Image: Matt Higgs There is something deeply satisfying about a year well planned. From the hum of a summer music festival drifting across open fields, to the theatre of a well-contested sporting fixture, 2026 promises a calendar rich in moments worth savouring. This is a year for linen jackets and polished brogues, for early starts and late finishes, for weekends shaped by culture, competition and conviviality. In this guide, we bring together the finest events of the year, from music, sport, heritage and the occasional indulgence, each chosen not for spectacle alone, but for character, craft and the pleasure of good company. Consider this your invitation to step out, lean in, and make the most of what lies ahead.
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The view from the Mandarin Restaurant
There are few spectacles in sport that can match Cheltenham in March. The Cheltenham Roar, the finest jump horses on earth, and enough tweed to upholster the Cotswolds twice over. Yet even the Home of Jump Racing knows that greatness isn’t achieved by standing still.
For 2025/26, Cheltenham Racecourse is sharpening its act once more, with a series of enhancements designed to ensure The Festival remains as memorable as it is magnificent.
“This is about evolution, not revolution,” says Chief Executive Guy Lavender, who has wasted no time in stamping his vision on Prestbury Park. “Our goal is simple: world-class racing at a world-class venue.”
Breathing Room, Not Bustling Crowds
This year’s Festival will welcome fewer racegoers each day – a deliberate reduction from 68,500 to 66,000. It may not sound dramatic, but anyone who has ever tried to elbow their way through a soggy bottleneck in Tattersalls will appreciate the difference. Space, after all, is a luxury.
Pints and Prosecco
In news guaranteed to bring a cheer almost as loud as the roar itself, the price of Guinness is going down. Yes, back to £7.50 a pint – a rare case of racing history repeating itself in the punter’s favour. Spirits follow suit with reductions of their own, and Prosecco joins the line-up for the first time for those looking to toast their winners in sparkling style.
Removal of Drinks Restrictions
After a successful trial run last season, Cheltenham has done the decent thing and lifted the final drinks restrictions in the Club Enclosure for 2025/26. In short, you may now wander the course pint in hand without fear of being corralled. The change not only makes for a more civilised flow of racegoers (and shorter queues at the bar), but also restores a sense of freedom that pairs rather well with a Guinness. The only corners of the course where a glass remains unwelcome are those reserved for Officials.
New Homes for Old Favourites
Hospitality also gets a lift. The Tented Village will boast a new covered food court, while the Cottage Rake and Mill House bars are reborn as the stylish Prestbury View. The Green Grazer food hall will champion local produce – a nod to both sustainability and the Cotswolds’ rich culinary heritage.
Sharper Sound, Smarter Screens
Gone are the days of muffled commentary or squinting at the big screen. A state-of-the-art PA system promises crystal-clear race calls, while upgraded Racecourse TV will deliver more data, more insight, and more drama straight to your eyes and ears.
Ladies Day Returns
Wednesday of The Festival sees the return of Ladies Day for the first time since 2019. Think £10,000 in Style Awards prizes, fashion partnerships with Debenhams and Holland Cooper, and the sort of glamour that turns Cheltenham’s enclosures into catwalks with a soundtrack of hooves.
Value, From Ticket to Pillow
Cheltenham is also taking the sting out of logistics. Tickets once again start from £35 if booked early enough, with extended discount windows to keep costs sensible. The “Room to Race” initiative expands, working with more hotels to tackle the notorious Festival price hike.
Cheltenham is already the sport’s crown jewel. But Lavender’s direction makes clear that it intends to sparkle a little brighter each year. More space, sharper facilities, a cheaper pint, and the return of Ladies Day.
After all, The Festival isn’t just about four days of racing. It’s about four days of being part of something utterly, unmistakably special.
www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham-festival
For 2025/26, Cheltenham Racecourse is sharpening its act once more, with a series of enhancements designed to ensure The Festival remains as memorable as it is magnificent.
“This is about evolution, not revolution,” says Chief Executive Guy Lavender, who has wasted no time in stamping his vision on Prestbury Park. “Our goal is simple: world-class racing at a world-class venue.”
Breathing Room, Not Bustling Crowds
This year’s Festival will welcome fewer racegoers each day – a deliberate reduction from 68,500 to 66,000. It may not sound dramatic, but anyone who has ever tried to elbow their way through a soggy bottleneck in Tattersalls will appreciate the difference. Space, after all, is a luxury.
Pints and Prosecco
In news guaranteed to bring a cheer almost as loud as the roar itself, the price of Guinness is going down. Yes, back to £7.50 a pint – a rare case of racing history repeating itself in the punter’s favour. Spirits follow suit with reductions of their own, and Prosecco joins the line-up for the first time for those looking to toast their winners in sparkling style.
Removal of Drinks Restrictions
After a successful trial run last season, Cheltenham has done the decent thing and lifted the final drinks restrictions in the Club Enclosure for 2025/26. In short, you may now wander the course pint in hand without fear of being corralled. The change not only makes for a more civilised flow of racegoers (and shorter queues at the bar), but also restores a sense of freedom that pairs rather well with a Guinness. The only corners of the course where a glass remains unwelcome are those reserved for Officials.
New Homes for Old Favourites
Hospitality also gets a lift. The Tented Village will boast a new covered food court, while the Cottage Rake and Mill House bars are reborn as the stylish Prestbury View. The Green Grazer food hall will champion local produce – a nod to both sustainability and the Cotswolds’ rich culinary heritage.
Sharper Sound, Smarter Screens
Gone are the days of muffled commentary or squinting at the big screen. A state-of-the-art PA system promises crystal-clear race calls, while upgraded Racecourse TV will deliver more data, more insight, and more drama straight to your eyes and ears.
Ladies Day Returns
Wednesday of The Festival sees the return of Ladies Day for the first time since 2019. Think £10,000 in Style Awards prizes, fashion partnerships with Debenhams and Holland Cooper, and the sort of glamour that turns Cheltenham’s enclosures into catwalks with a soundtrack of hooves.
Value, From Ticket to Pillow
Cheltenham is also taking the sting out of logistics. Tickets once again start from £35 if booked early enough, with extended discount windows to keep costs sensible. The “Room to Race” initiative expands, working with more hotels to tackle the notorious Festival price hike.
Cheltenham is already the sport’s crown jewel. But Lavender’s direction makes clear that it intends to sparkle a little brighter each year. More space, sharper facilities, a cheaper pint, and the return of Ladies Day.
After all, The Festival isn’t just about four days of racing. It’s about four days of being part of something utterly, unmistakably special.
www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham-festival
There is something about the turning of the leaves in the Cotswolds that makes a racing person’s pulse quicken. The mornings grow sharper, the gallops glisten with dew, and from every stable yard drifts that intoxicating mixture of steam, sweat and hope.
The Cotswolds has always been more than a backdrop: it is the very heartbeat of jump racing. Wander the lanes around Naunton or Guiting Power and you may well be passing future champions in the making, ears pricked against the autumn breeze. The names of past heroes are written into the very soil and on the walls at The Hollow Bottom, but the real joy is that each fresh season arrives bearing its own mysteries, its own cast of characters waiting to burst from unknowns to festival hopefuls. And how lucky we are that the Cotswolds, with its trainers of genius and horses of great promise, remains the stage upon which this marvellous old drama continues to unfold.
The wonderful Paul Ferguson has once again given us his 10 horses from local Cotswold yards to follow for the 2025/26 season.
Now in its 19th year of publication, Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow is an essential guide for any racing enthusiast and available to purchase now. It includes leading prospects for the season ahead, a focus on Irish contenders, views from leading jockeys and lots more. And most importantly, multiple winners are identified.
The Cotswolds has always been more than a backdrop: it is the very heartbeat of jump racing. Wander the lanes around Naunton or Guiting Power and you may well be passing future champions in the making, ears pricked against the autumn breeze. The names of past heroes are written into the very soil and on the walls at The Hollow Bottom, but the real joy is that each fresh season arrives bearing its own mysteries, its own cast of characters waiting to burst from unknowns to festival hopefuls. And how lucky we are that the Cotswolds, with its trainers of genius and horses of great promise, remains the stage upon which this marvellous old drama continues to unfold.
The wonderful Paul Ferguson has once again given us his 10 horses from local Cotswold yards to follow for the 2025/26 season.
Now in its 19th year of publication, Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow is an essential guide for any racing enthusiast and available to purchase now. It includes leading prospects for the season ahead, a focus on Irish contenders, views from leading jockeys and lots more. And most importantly, multiple winners are identified.
BILL JOYCE
Jonjo & AJ O'Neill
This year’s list is a little O’Neill-heavy, with five of the 10 selections trained by Jonjo & A J. I make no apologies, however, as I expect the training duo to enjoy a fruitful campaign and this Grade 2-winning novice hurdler can be expected to improve for the switch to fences this winter. A winner at Carlisle and in Sandown’s Winter Novices’ Hurdle, he started last season with a flourish and should develop into a Graded-class performer over fences. Whilst he is likely to start off over an intermediate trip, I would expect him to be back up to 3m or thereabouts before too long. He remains exciting and whilst testing ground might not be essential to him, he copes with it when others can’t.
HERON IN THE PARK
Tom George
Down on numbers in recent seasons, it is pleasing to see Tom George with another exciting prospect on his hands, in the shape of this imposing Walk In The Park mare. An impressive 9½-length maiden Point winner, she cost her current connections £280,000 at Cheltenham last December and duly started to repay that hefty sum when winning a Newbury bumper in fine style. A three-parts sister to former Welsh Champion Hurdle and Betfair Hurdle winner Glory And Fortune, the five-year-old looks capable of making her presence felt at a decent level in the mares’ novice hurdle division.
KAKA’S COUSIN
Jonjo & AJ O’Neill
The first of three Point-to-Point recruits to have joined the Jackdaws Castle team, this five-year-old was actually in training with the O’Neills during the second half of last season but didn’t make it to the track due to drying ground in the spring. Runner-up to Clay Pigeons at Boulta last December on his second start (fell on debut), the winner went on to win a Point-to-Point bumper at Cork and this full-brother to Blue Baloo (winner of a bumper and over hurdles for Sandy Thomson) will carry the silks of Dan Walker (owner of Bill Joyce). Given that he is now five, I would expect him to go straight over hurdles.
LARGY GO
Jonjo & AJ O’Neill
A four-year-old who made a winning debut in a maiden at Loughbrickland in March, he is by one of the sires of the moment in Poet’s Word and was bought for £305,000 at Aintree, on the back of a 2-length success. He moved well through that race and the front two pulled a long way clear in a quick time. He is now in the ownership of JP McManus.
MEETMEBYTHESEA
Ben Pauling
Won three times over hurdles last season for Ben Pauling and JP McManus, before finishing a close-up third in the EBF Final at Sandown, having looked the most likely winner when taking over on the run to the final flight. Up 5lb to a mark of 133 for that reversal, the five-year-old can be expected to make a big impact in the novice chase division. Pauling won Grade 1 novice chases with both The Jukebox Man and Handstands last season and whilst it would be asking a lot for the Watar gelding to reach those lofty heights, he can be expected to continue his upward trajectory after just four starts under Rules.
MISTER MEGGIT
Jonjo & AJ O’Neill
A dual bumper winner the season before last, he made the perfect start to his hurdling career at Aintree last November, winning in a canter over 2m4f. Forced to miss the majority of the season, he returned to action at the Grand National meeting and despite a 146-day lay-off and his undoubted inexperience, he ran a huge race in the Grade 1 Sefton Novices’ Hurdle, looking all over the winner as he cruised to the front two out. A mistake at the last didn’t help but he tired quickly on the run-in, suggesting that the interrupted preparation might have caught up with him. With that in mind, I was a little surprised to see him take his chance at Perth just 19 days later and having never travelled, I would be happy to put a line through that performance. Now rated 136, he will be of interest in either staying handicap hurdles to begin with, or if he is sent straight over fences, as he remains a high-class prospect, capable of winning at a Graded level at some stage.
SIXMILEBRIDGE
Fergal O’Brien
Disappointed in the Baring Bingham at the Cheltenham Festival, he had earlier looked hugely promising when winning at Leicester and Huntingdon, before completing the hat-trick – at the expense of Potters Charm (another bright prospect from the area) – in the Classic Novices’ Hurdle on trials day. The six-year-old son of Affinisea finished runner-up in an Irish Point before joining Ben Pauling (moved to Fergal O’Brien last summer) and won a Sandown bumper impressively on his Rules debut back in February of last year. Set to go novice chasing, he looks to be another exciting recruit to the division and although he should stay 3m, I would expect him to start off over an intermediate trip.
UN SENS A LA VIE
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
A winner at the second attempt between the flags in Ireland, he created a really good impression when winning a Market Rasen bumper on decent ground, scampering right away from Espresso Milan, who wasn’t disgraced at the Punchestown Festival on his next start. The Twiston-Davies team resisted the temptation of running the five-year-old in Grade 2 company at Aintree and the son of Muhtathir can be expected to develop into a very nice novice hurdler this season. Given that the stable tends to hit the ground running, he could be one to note in the early part of the season.
MOSSY FEN COOLIO
Jonjo & AJ O’Neill
Another winning Irish Pointer, the son of Kayf Tara beat just two finishers at Tallow in February but did so in devastating fashion and recorded a very quick time in the process (fully 36 seconds quicker than Hitintheheadlines who won the four-year-old maiden on the same card and is now in the care of Dan Skelton). Already five, he is another who could embark on a hurdling campaign straight away and forms what appears to be a very strong team of exciting young horses at Jackdaws Castle.
VANDERPOEL
Ben Pauling
Another for the novice chase division, he is rated just 128 at present so is likely to reappear in a novices’ handicap. Pulled-up when last seen – in the Grade 2 Premier Novices’ Hurdle at Kelso – he had earlier looked exciting in beating George’s Lad (won next time and now also rated 128) and Rubber Ball (won his next two and again, now rated 128) at Huntingdon, before defying a penalty in a weaker race at Ludlow. Still quite green last season, he will hopefully mature with experience and remains a horse of considerable potential.
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The nights draw in over Prestbury Park with a sense of anticipation that would warm the bones of the coldest soul. As the shadows lengthen across Cleeve Hill and the first breath of autumn mist curls over the paddocks, it can only mean one thing: the jumpers are back, and Cheltenham once more takes its place as the beating heart of the National Hunt game.
No other place stirs the spirit in quite the same way. Flat racing may have its silks and splendour, but the raw honesty of Cheltenham, the thunder of the hooves, muddy goggles, steam rising off a chaser’s flanks and the roar of a crowd is something that gets into the blood. The course is a theatre, and the drama played out upon its famous turf is nothing short of life itself: triumph, despair, courage, and above all, the sheer nobility of the horses.
This season promises all the ingredients that makes Cheltenham the Mecca of our winter game. Old warriors return, new pretenders lie in wait, and the whispers from the gallops are enough to stir that delicious mixture of hope and doubt that keeps us coming back year after year.
The Showcase is the unfurling of the first page in Cheltenham’s great winter tale, the raising of the curtain on a season that will carry us from the mellow fruits of autumn through to the bursting daffodils of spring. On Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 2025, the Home of Jump Racing will once more echo to the rolling percussion of galloping feet, the skipped heartbeats at the last obstacle and that unmistakable hum which only Cheltenham can conjure.
For many, this is less a return to a racecourse than a pilgrimage home. A mingling of fresh expectation and the fond familiarity of old friends reunited make The Showcase a tonic for the soul. Seven fiercely contested races on each day ensure the atmosphere is set ablaze from the first fall of the starter’s flag. This is the first sip of the vintage to come, and it tastes all the sweeter for having been missed all summer.
Friday is the true start of Cheltenham’s grand campaign, a day when form and anticipation walk arm in arm. It is a chance to reacquaint oneself with the greats of the sport, both equine and human, spot the seedlings of future stars, and enjoy that first tantalising glimpse of the narratives that will carry us through the season ahead. The form book may remain light, but the air itself feels heavy with promise.
Another seven races await us on Saturday, each offering not only fierce competition but early clues as to who might flourish throughout the winter months. These are the first brushstrokes on the season’s canvas, painted in mud, muscle, and courage
When the last race is run, The Centaur awaits, where the band Mojo will bring proceedings to a rousing close with songs that lift the heart and loosen the voice, ensuring the day ends in full chorus.
Younger race-goers can enjoy a fun activation zone, where they'll have the chance to ride around the home of jump racing with the ultimate VR experience and have their photograph taken with the Gold Cup, and as is now a Cheltenham tradition outside of the Festival, under-18s race free.
The Showcase is no mere meeting. It is the ignition spark, the rekindling of the old flame and the long-awaited fanfare that announces: the jumpers are back, and all roads now lead to March. It is about more than just winners and losers, it's the thrill of the horses, the roar of the crowd and the clink of glasses among old friends. The curtain lifts, the play begins anew, and the great drama of another Cheltenham season is ready to be written.
BUY TICKETS FOR THE SHOWCASE
No other place stirs the spirit in quite the same way. Flat racing may have its silks and splendour, but the raw honesty of Cheltenham, the thunder of the hooves, muddy goggles, steam rising off a chaser’s flanks and the roar of a crowd is something that gets into the blood. The course is a theatre, and the drama played out upon its famous turf is nothing short of life itself: triumph, despair, courage, and above all, the sheer nobility of the horses.
This season promises all the ingredients that makes Cheltenham the Mecca of our winter game. Old warriors return, new pretenders lie in wait, and the whispers from the gallops are enough to stir that delicious mixture of hope and doubt that keeps us coming back year after year.
The Showcase is the unfurling of the first page in Cheltenham’s great winter tale, the raising of the curtain on a season that will carry us from the mellow fruits of autumn through to the bursting daffodils of spring. On Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 2025, the Home of Jump Racing will once more echo to the rolling percussion of galloping feet, the skipped heartbeats at the last obstacle and that unmistakable hum which only Cheltenham can conjure.
For many, this is less a return to a racecourse than a pilgrimage home. A mingling of fresh expectation and the fond familiarity of old friends reunited make The Showcase a tonic for the soul. Seven fiercely contested races on each day ensure the atmosphere is set ablaze from the first fall of the starter’s flag. This is the first sip of the vintage to come, and it tastes all the sweeter for having been missed all summer.
Friday is the true start of Cheltenham’s grand campaign, a day when form and anticipation walk arm in arm. It is a chance to reacquaint oneself with the greats of the sport, both equine and human, spot the seedlings of future stars, and enjoy that first tantalising glimpse of the narratives that will carry us through the season ahead. The form book may remain light, but the air itself feels heavy with promise.
Another seven races await us on Saturday, each offering not only fierce competition but early clues as to who might flourish throughout the winter months. These are the first brushstrokes on the season’s canvas, painted in mud, muscle, and courage
When the last race is run, The Centaur awaits, where the band Mojo will bring proceedings to a rousing close with songs that lift the heart and loosen the voice, ensuring the day ends in full chorus.
Younger race-goers can enjoy a fun activation zone, where they'll have the chance to ride around the home of jump racing with the ultimate VR experience and have their photograph taken with the Gold Cup, and as is now a Cheltenham tradition outside of the Festival, under-18s race free.
The Showcase is no mere meeting. It is the ignition spark, the rekindling of the old flame and the long-awaited fanfare that announces: the jumpers are back, and all roads now lead to March. It is about more than just winners and losers, it's the thrill of the horses, the roar of the crowd and the clink of glasses among old friends. The curtain lifts, the play begins anew, and the great drama of another Cheltenham season is ready to be written.
BUY TICKETS FOR THE SHOWCASE
As the Cotswolds dons its autumnal cloak, Cheltenham Racecourse readies itself for a season of thrills, spills and unforgettable drama.
The crisp air carries the patter of hooves and the roars of well-heeled spectators, with every meeting offering the perfect balance of excitement and emotion, where silks flash across the turf and every finish tells a story.
THE SHOWCASE
24-25 OCTOBER 2025
THE NOVEMBER MEETING
14-16 NOVEMBER 2025
THE CHRISTMAS MEETING
12-13 DECEMBER 2025
NEW YEAR'S DAY
1 JANUARY 2026
FESTIVAL TRIAL'S DAY
24 JANUARY 2026
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
10-13 MARCH 2026
THE APRIL MEETING
15-16 APRIL 2026
RACE NIGHT
1 MAY 2026
The crisp air carries the patter of hooves and the roars of well-heeled spectators, with every meeting offering the perfect balance of excitement and emotion, where silks flash across the turf and every finish tells a story.
THE SHOWCASE
24-25 OCTOBER 2025
THE NOVEMBER MEETING
14-16 NOVEMBER 2025
THE CHRISTMAS MEETING
12-13 DECEMBER 2025
NEW YEAR'S DAY
1 JANUARY 2026
FESTIVAL TRIAL'S DAY
24 JANUARY 2026
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
10-13 MARCH 2026
THE APRIL MEETING
15-16 APRIL 2026
RACE NIGHT
1 MAY 2026
You can find information and tickets for each race meeting HERE.
Taking place from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November, The November Meeting at Cheltenham is one of the best weekends in the racing calendar.
This year, and with a bit of a rebrand from The Jockey Club naming the meeting "Racing's Ultimate Weekender", the unmissable three-day festival offers a thrilling mix of top-class racing, unscripted drama and an electric atmosphere.
A relaxed but competitive opener to the meeting, Countryside Day sets the tone with a blend of smart handicaps, a testing Grade 2novice hurdle, the unique spectacle of cross-country racing and the Grade 2 Shloer Chase.
After racing, head to The Guinness Village to round off a fantastic day in style.
The meeting’s crown jewel and now named Super Saturday, this is the day where Festival dreams begin. The Paddy Power Gold Cup (Grade 3) takes centre stage. A fiercely competitive 2m4½f handicap chase that often produces future Grade 1 winners. Last year’s running saw a strong field and a thrilling finish and we expect the same again this time around.
Post-racing, the racecourse comes alive with three entertainment zones. Enjoy greatest hits in The Guinness Village, crowd favourites in Tattersalls Sales Arena or a relaxed sing-along in The Centaur.
The final day also has a new name, Carnival Sunday. With six exhilarating races, Shetland pony racing and a mascot race - there's something for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect day to inspire the next generation of racing fans, with plenty of action both trackside and off the track. It's a celebration of all things Cheltenham and the perfect way to round off a brilliant weekend of racing.
The Greatwood Hurdle (Grade 3) is a top-tier handicap over 2m, and regularly a stepping stone to the Champion Hurdle.
Tickets start from as low as just £13 for the Best Mate and £29.50 for Club tickets. You can find the November Meeting pricing table below. As always outside of The Cheltenham Festival, under 18’s race free and must be accompanied by a responsible adult (over 18).
You can find all the information and tickets HERE.
This year, and with a bit of a rebrand from The Jockey Club naming the meeting "Racing's Ultimate Weekender", the unmissable three-day festival offers a thrilling mix of top-class racing, unscripted drama and an electric atmosphere.
A relaxed but competitive opener to the meeting, Countryside Day sets the tone with a blend of smart handicaps, a testing Grade 2novice hurdle, the unique spectacle of cross-country racing and the Grade 2 Shloer Chase.
After racing, head to The Guinness Village to round off a fantastic day in style.
The meeting’s crown jewel and now named Super Saturday, this is the day where Festival dreams begin. The Paddy Power Gold Cup (Grade 3) takes centre stage. A fiercely competitive 2m4½f handicap chase that often produces future Grade 1 winners. Last year’s running saw a strong field and a thrilling finish and we expect the same again this time around.
Post-racing, the racecourse comes alive with three entertainment zones. Enjoy greatest hits in The Guinness Village, crowd favourites in Tattersalls Sales Arena or a relaxed sing-along in The Centaur.
The final day also has a new name, Carnival Sunday. With six exhilarating races, Shetland pony racing and a mascot race - there's something for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect day to inspire the next generation of racing fans, with plenty of action both trackside and off the track. It's a celebration of all things Cheltenham and the perfect way to round off a brilliant weekend of racing.
The Greatwood Hurdle (Grade 3) is a top-tier handicap over 2m, and regularly a stepping stone to the Champion Hurdle.
Tickets start from as low as just £13 for the Best Mate and £29.50 for Club tickets. You can find the November Meeting pricing table below. As always outside of The Cheltenham Festival, under 18’s race free and must be accompanied by a responsible adult (over 18).
You can find all the information and tickets HERE.
After a dramatic year in National Hunt racing, the curtain comes down at Prestbury Park with their one and only evening meeting of the season on Friday 2 May.
Amateur riders and trainers will be taking centre stage, all with the dream of winning at Cheltenham.
The evening will bursting with energy, excitement, and great entertainment. Cheltenham favourite Richard James returns to the Tattersalls Sales Arena from 16:45 for the final time this season, delivering a feel-good soundtrack guaranteed to set the tone for a great night. Don’t miss local legends The Chip Shop Boys in a spectacular post racing finale, where they'll bringing the season to a close with an extended live performance.
Gates open at 3:30pm with the first race going off at 4:35pm.
Groups of 6 plus get 10% off at checkout.
Under 18’s race free and must be accompanied by a responsible adult (over 21).
All tickets and further info can be found here - www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/race-night
Amateur riders and trainers will be taking centre stage, all with the dream of winning at Cheltenham.
The evening will bursting with energy, excitement, and great entertainment. Cheltenham favourite Richard James returns to the Tattersalls Sales Arena from 16:45 for the final time this season, delivering a feel-good soundtrack guaranteed to set the tone for a great night. Don’t miss local legends The Chip Shop Boys in a spectacular post racing finale, where they'll bringing the season to a close with an extended live performance.
Gates open at 3:30pm with the first race going off at 4:35pm.
Groups of 6 plus get 10% off at checkout.
Under 18’s race free and must be accompanied by a responsible adult (over 21).
All tickets and further info can be found here - www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/race-night
After a crazy four days at the Cheltenham Festival, we move on to The April Meeting on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April.
The sunshine will hopefully be shining over the famous Cleeve Hill and hallowed Cheltenham turf is sure to put a spring in your step and provide a brilliant day out with high-quality racing.
Throughout the two-day meeting, there will be live music from The Quevega Stage, the perfect place for refreshments and entertainment between races.
Wednesday offers competitive racing, with entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere make it a fabulous April afternoon out. It’s the perfect race meeting to bring along a friend who has never experienced the buzz of a Cheltenham Raceday.
Thursday is an all-mare race card, so get your girlfriends together and come and experience the April Meeting. With the wide range of bars, from cocktails to champagne, you will find the perfect spot to enjoy your day.
For a mid-April day out, there is nothing better than a day soaking up the fabulous atmosphere with pals, whilst enjoying the superb sporting action on the track.
Tickets are available from £15. You can book tickets HERE.
The sunshine will hopefully be shining over the famous Cleeve Hill and hallowed Cheltenham turf is sure to put a spring in your step and provide a brilliant day out with high-quality racing.
Throughout the two-day meeting, there will be live music from The Quevega Stage, the perfect place for refreshments and entertainment between races.
Wednesday offers competitive racing, with entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere make it a fabulous April afternoon out. It’s the perfect race meeting to bring along a friend who has never experienced the buzz of a Cheltenham Raceday.
Thursday is an all-mare race card, so get your girlfriends together and come and experience the April Meeting. With the wide range of bars, from cocktails to champagne, you will find the perfect spot to enjoy your day.
For a mid-April day out, there is nothing better than a day soaking up the fabulous atmosphere with pals, whilst enjoying the superb sporting action on the track.
Tickets are available from £15. You can book tickets HERE.
With the Cheltenham Festival just weeks away, Festival Trials on Saturday 25th January is the last chance to catch racing at Cheltenham before the magical four days in March.
With a now seven-race card, where every race is a trial for a race at the Cheltenham Festival, it doesn’t get much more exciting, unless it is the Festival itself. The excitement isn’t restricted to the track, with fantastic live performances from The Afterparty and The Cinelli Brothers post racing and the return of the Race. Ride. Cheltenham VR equiciser experience; it is a seamless prelude to the Cheltenham Festival.
Last year, Sir Gino put in a massive performance winning the Grade 2 JCB Triumph Hurdle trial, for Nicky Henderson, James Bowen and Mrs J Donnelly. He showed a spine-tingling turn of foot winning by an impressive 10 lengths and is favourite for the Arkle after outclassing Ballyburn at Kempton over Christmas.
For us, Festival Trials is one of the best days of the year at Cheltenham with top quality racing and off course entertainment.
Click here for all tickets and further info
With a now seven-race card, where every race is a trial for a race at the Cheltenham Festival, it doesn’t get much more exciting, unless it is the Festival itself. The excitement isn’t restricted to the track, with fantastic live performances from The Afterparty and The Cinelli Brothers post racing and the return of the Race. Ride. Cheltenham VR equiciser experience; it is a seamless prelude to the Cheltenham Festival.
Last year, Sir Gino put in a massive performance winning the Grade 2 JCB Triumph Hurdle trial, for Nicky Henderson, James Bowen and Mrs J Donnelly. He showed a spine-tingling turn of foot winning by an impressive 10 lengths and is favourite for the Arkle after outclassing Ballyburn at Kempton over Christmas.
For us, Festival Trials is one of the best days of the year at Cheltenham with top quality racing and off course entertainment.
Click here for all tickets and further info
The entries for the 2025 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup have been announced and include just five horses from UK based yards.
Dual winner Galopin Des Champs is one of five Willie Mullins-trained horses entered into the race that takes place at Prestbury Park on Friday 15th March.
The entered horses are:
Ahoy Senor
Banbridge
Conflated
Corbetts Cross
Embassy Gardens
Fact To File
Galopin Des Champs
Gentlemansgame
Gerri Colombe
Grangeclare West
Grey Dawning
Hewick
Il Est Francais
Jungle Boogie
L’Homme Presse
Minella Cocooner
Monty’s Star
Royale Pagaille
The Real Whacker
You can buy Cheltenham festival tickets here.
Dual winner Galopin Des Champs is one of five Willie Mullins-trained horses entered into the race that takes place at Prestbury Park on Friday 15th March.
The entered horses are:
Ahoy Senor
Banbridge
Conflated
Corbetts Cross
Embassy Gardens
Fact To File
Galopin Des Champs
Gentlemansgame
Gerri Colombe
Grangeclare West
Grey Dawning
Hewick
Il Est Francais
Jungle Boogie
L’Homme Presse
Minella Cocooner
Monty’s Star
Royale Pagaille
The Real Whacker
You can buy Cheltenham festival tickets here.
Regardless of how you celebrated New Year’s Eve, there is no better way to jump into 2025 than racing on New Year’s Day at Cheltenham. Thrilling and high-quality racing action, that is sure to provide Cheltenham Festival insight, fresh air, and amazing free family entertainment.
There are seven highly-competitive races on the day with Graded and Listed contests, the racing action will blow away those New Year’s Eve cobwebs. Can you afford to miss out on racing at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day?
There is lots of entertainment to enjoy throughout the day for all ages.
There is an abundance of live music.
Step into the heart of the action at The Guinness Village, to feel the infectious energy of The Mark Walby. As a fantastic day of racing draws to a close, their greatest hits post-racing set promises the perfect way to kick start the new year.
If dancing along to feel-good favourites sounds like your cup of tea, head to Tattersalls Sales Arena to see Richard James in between races and for a roof raising post-racing set.
Quevega's Bar will play host to Luke Gittins and Ash Smith throughout the afternoon and post racing, its the perfect place to catch up with friends and soak up the good times.
For those looking to raise a glass to the start of a new year and a great day's racing, The Champagne Bar offers the perfect backdrop of smooth sax from Benjamin Martin throughout the day.
Before racing, you can join Martin Kelly and Aly Vance at 11.35am in the winners’ enclosure for the highly anticipated Preview Show. They will be speaking to racing greats and special guests, previewing the afternoon’s racing, providing exclusive information; insight, entertainment and hopefully some winners!
And if you have children to entertain, then the Junior Jumpers Family Fun Zone is just for you, and includes Phil The Elf one-man pantomime, Bluey and Bingo meet and greet at intervals throughout the day, arts and crafts, inflatables + lots more!
Under 18s race for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult, please apply for your child's free ticket online.
You can get your tickets HERE.
There are seven highly-competitive races on the day with Graded and Listed contests, the racing action will blow away those New Year’s Eve cobwebs. Can you afford to miss out on racing at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day?
There is lots of entertainment to enjoy throughout the day for all ages.
There is an abundance of live music.
Step into the heart of the action at The Guinness Village, to feel the infectious energy of The Mark Walby. As a fantastic day of racing draws to a close, their greatest hits post-racing set promises the perfect way to kick start the new year.
If dancing along to feel-good favourites sounds like your cup of tea, head to Tattersalls Sales Arena to see Richard James in between races and for a roof raising post-racing set.
Quevega's Bar will play host to Luke Gittins and Ash Smith throughout the afternoon and post racing, its the perfect place to catch up with friends and soak up the good times.
For those looking to raise a glass to the start of a new year and a great day's racing, The Champagne Bar offers the perfect backdrop of smooth sax from Benjamin Martin throughout the day.
Before racing, you can join Martin Kelly and Aly Vance at 11.35am in the winners’ enclosure for the highly anticipated Preview Show. They will be speaking to racing greats and special guests, previewing the afternoon’s racing, providing exclusive information; insight, entertainment and hopefully some winners!
And if you have children to entertain, then the Junior Jumpers Family Fun Zone is just for you, and includes Phil The Elf one-man pantomime, Bluey and Bingo meet and greet at intervals throughout the day, arts and crafts, inflatables + lots more!
Under 18s race for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult, please apply for your child's free ticket online.
You can get your tickets HERE.
Get your Christmas celebrations off to a perfect start at Cheltenham Racecourse for a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December. With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for all, this two-day meeting is a highlight of the Christmas racing calendar and kick starts the festive sporting season.
The Friday boasts a fantastic festive atmosphere with lots of racegoers celebrating their work Christmas parties by enjoying the fantastic racing and superb entertainment.
Last year saw Dysart Enos give local trainer Fergal O’Brien some extra Christmas cheer, when she thundered up the hill and hit the finish line in front and Ginny’s Destiny following up on his win at the November Meeting when beating Grey Dawning.
Saturday is a Christmas Extravaganza themed family fun with a Santa's Grotto and superb racing action. Embrace and enjoy the Christmas buzz, with Grade 2 action on the track, providing those all-important Cheltenham Festival clues and an abundance of festive treats – it is the ultimate Christmas sporting day out.
With Grade 2 and 3 racing action, including some highly competitive Cheltenham Festival trials, including the JCB Triumph Hurdle trial and the Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle trial, it is a key race meeting for Cheltenham Festival clues.
The December Gold Cup went the way of local trainer Richard Hobson and his charge Fugitif in a nail-biting finish under jockey Gavin Sheehan.
Off the track, join Richard James as he returns to Quevega's for an afternoon of feel good favourites and Christmas classics; and experience the magic of the Got2Sing Choir and Hornbrokers brass trio around The Plaza's Christmas Tree.
For the younger racegoers, you can make their day at Cheltenham extra special with a magical Christmas pony ride, a visit to Father Christmas in his Grotto and getting stuck into his fun elves' workshop activities!
Under 18’s race free, apply for your free children's ticket online.
Tickets and further info here - www.thejockeyclub.co.uk
The Friday boasts a fantastic festive atmosphere with lots of racegoers celebrating their work Christmas parties by enjoying the fantastic racing and superb entertainment.
Last year saw Dysart Enos give local trainer Fergal O’Brien some extra Christmas cheer, when she thundered up the hill and hit the finish line in front and Ginny’s Destiny following up on his win at the November Meeting when beating Grey Dawning.
Saturday is a Christmas Extravaganza themed family fun with a Santa's Grotto and superb racing action. Embrace and enjoy the Christmas buzz, with Grade 2 action on the track, providing those all-important Cheltenham Festival clues and an abundance of festive treats – it is the ultimate Christmas sporting day out.
With Grade 2 and 3 racing action, including some highly competitive Cheltenham Festival trials, including the JCB Triumph Hurdle trial and the Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle trial, it is a key race meeting for Cheltenham Festival clues.
The December Gold Cup went the way of local trainer Richard Hobson and his charge Fugitif in a nail-biting finish under jockey Gavin Sheehan.
Off the track, join Richard James as he returns to Quevega's for an afternoon of feel good favourites and Christmas classics; and experience the magic of the Got2Sing Choir and Hornbrokers brass trio around The Plaza's Christmas Tree.
For the younger racegoers, you can make their day at Cheltenham extra special with a magical Christmas pony ride, a visit to Father Christmas in his Grotto and getting stuck into his fun elves' workshop activities!
Under 18’s race free, apply for your free children's ticket online.
Tickets and further info here - www.thejockeyclub.co.uk
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The November Meeting takes place from Friday 15 - Sunday 17 November and is Cheltenham's biggest meeting outside of the Cheltenham Festival.
As well as three thrilling days of racing, there is lot's to enjoy off the course too.
As well as three thrilling days of racing, there is lot's to enjoy off the course too.
LIVE MUSIC
There is live music on all three days, during and after racing.
FRIDAY
The Guinness Village - pre racing and between races
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.
Quevega's Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevega's with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!
Champagne Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.
Guinness Village - post racing
Join The Revue in the Guinness Village for an hour of feel-good favourites that'll have you singing along and soaking up the good vibes - it's the perfect way to end your day at Cheltenham.
SATURDAY
Tattersalls Sales Arena Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Enjoy a curated mix of smooth beats and chilled classics from DJ Lisa Unique. Whether you're catching up with friends or just enjoying the music, it's the ideal spot to enjoy a laidback afternoon.
The Guinness Village - pre racing, between races and post racing
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.
Champagne Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.
Quevega's - pre racing, between races and post racing
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevegas with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!
Centaur - post racing
Join The Mark Walby Band in the Centaur for an hour of feel-good tunes that'll have you singing along and soaking up the good vibes - it's the perfect way to end your day at Cheltenham.
SUNDAY
The Guinness Village - pre racing and between races
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.
Quevega's Bar - pre racing and between races
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevega's with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!
Champagne Bar - pre racing and between races
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.
FRIDAY
The Guinness Village - pre racing and between races
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.
Quevega's Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevega's with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!
Champagne Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.
Guinness Village - post racing
Join The Revue in the Guinness Village for an hour of feel-good favourites that'll have you singing along and soaking up the good vibes - it's the perfect way to end your day at Cheltenham.
SATURDAY
Tattersalls Sales Arena Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Enjoy a curated mix of smooth beats and chilled classics from DJ Lisa Unique. Whether you're catching up with friends or just enjoying the music, it's the ideal spot to enjoy a laidback afternoon.
The Guinness Village - pre racing, between races and post racing
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.
Champagne Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.
Quevega's - pre racing, between races and post racing
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevegas with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!
Centaur - post racing
Join The Mark Walby Band in the Centaur for an hour of feel-good tunes that'll have you singing along and soaking up the good vibes - it's the perfect way to end your day at Cheltenham.
SUNDAY
The Guinness Village - pre racing and between races
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.
Quevega's Bar - pre racing and between races
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevega's with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!
Champagne Bar - pre racing and between races
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.
FOOD
THE FEED ROOM
The Feed Room was a fantastic addition to the course last season and is located in the heart of the Tented Village.
Championing seasonal British produce, their team of expert chefs have created six pop-up street-food concepts, from bao buns to pizzas there's something to cater to all tastes and budgets, offering high-quality dishes at affordable prices.
Open at The November Meeting, New Year's Day Racing and Cheltenham Festival only.
MANDARIN GASTRO PUB (walk-in restaurant)
The Mandarin brings the cosy charm of a Cotswold pub to life, with interiors inspired by the rustic appeal of a country stable. Exposed wooden beams, quirky racing artefacts, and a menu filled with seasonal favourites, it's the perfect spot for a relaxed and inviting dining experience. Start your raceday in the best way possible with their delicious brunch until 12pm or you can head into the Mandarin for lunch. Racegoers will be able to simply walk in and request a table and tuck into delicious pub favourites such as The 'Bookies' favourite starter Traditional Scotch Eggs and the Local Burger.
NEW MEAL DEALS
Cheltenham have introduced a new 'Meal Deal' option where you can buy a main, drinks and side for just £15, available in Winged Ox, Vestey and Quevegas.
The Feed Room was a fantastic addition to the course last season and is located in the heart of the Tented Village.
Championing seasonal British produce, their team of expert chefs have created six pop-up street-food concepts, from bao buns to pizzas there's something to cater to all tastes and budgets, offering high-quality dishes at affordable prices.
Open at The November Meeting, New Year's Day Racing and Cheltenham Festival only.
MANDARIN GASTRO PUB (walk-in restaurant)
The Mandarin brings the cosy charm of a Cotswold pub to life, with interiors inspired by the rustic appeal of a country stable. Exposed wooden beams, quirky racing artefacts, and a menu filled with seasonal favourites, it's the perfect spot for a relaxed and inviting dining experience. Start your raceday in the best way possible with their delicious brunch until 12pm or you can head into the Mandarin for lunch. Racegoers will be able to simply walk in and request a table and tuck into delicious pub favourites such as The 'Bookies' favourite starter Traditional Scotch Eggs and the Local Burger.
NEW MEAL DEALS
Cheltenham have introduced a new 'Meal Deal' option where you can buy a main, drinks and side for just £15, available in Winged Ox, Vestey and Quevegas.
NEW SEATING OPTIONS
Elevate your raceday to a new level with and enjoy one of the best views in the racing world.
You can choose from the Racecourse View which gives you a seat overlooking the finishing line or soak up the atmosphere in The Village Grandstand opposite the last fence and includes undercover seating, bars and tote betting.
You can choose from the Racecourse View which gives you a seat overlooking the finishing line or soak up the atmosphere in The Village Grandstand opposite the last fence and includes undercover seating, bars and tote betting.
COUNTRYSIDE DAY IN THE PARADE RING
Friday is Countryside day at Cheltenham and there is always lots going on.
Beagle Parade
11:00 to 11:20
Misslechalke Gundog Display
11:30 to 11:55
Fly Fishing Demonstration
12:05 to 12:25
Beagle Parade
11:00 to 11:20
Misslechalke Gundog Display
11:30 to 11:55
Fly Fishing Demonstration
12:05 to 12:25
THE JOCKEY GYM
Get a taste of life as a jockey at the Jockey Gym, as well as the chance to challenge friends and family to see who's stronger than a winning jockey with the team from Great British Racing.
With an array of exciting challenges, the Jockey Gym gives you the chance to show us what you’re made of! Are you stronger than a jockey... or better still… can you top the leaderboard?
With an array of exciting challenges, the Jockey Gym gives you the chance to show us what you’re made of! Are you stronger than a jockey... or better still… can you top the leaderboard?
FAMILY FUN ZONE
Of the course on the Sunday at The November Meeting, it's all about family fun.
From meeting Peppa Pig and Freddie the Pony to face painting, circus acts + more, Cheltenham is the place to be for all families on Sunday 17th November.
You can find all the info here - www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-november-meeting
From meeting Peppa Pig and Freddie the Pony to face painting, circus acts + more, Cheltenham is the place to be for all families on Sunday 17th November.
You can find all the info here - www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-november-meeting
After lots of sunshine, thrilling racing and record crowds at The Showcase Meeting, all eyes are now on The November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse from Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November.
The action-packed three days kick off in style with the wonderful Countryside Day. If you're If you're passionate about racing and the countryside, this day is definitely for you with a Beagle Parade, Misslechalke Gundog Display and Fly Fishing Demonstration all on show before racing gets underway.
The showpiece on Saturday is the brilliant Paddy Power Gold Cup where the atmosphere is the best outside of the festival. Local trainers have a good record in the big race and no doubt they will be there trying to win it again!
There is live music to enjoy throughout the day and after the last race all over the racecourse, including the Guinness Village, Quevega Bar, Centaur and Champagne Bar.
Sunday is all about family entertainment and equally strong racing.
In the Family Fun Zone, you will find an action-packed day of face painting, stage shows, walking pet balloons and more. Meet Peppa Pig to celebrate her 20 year anniversary and dance away the final hour of the day with Klub Kidz, as well as the brilliant, new Jockey Gym and a chance to meet Freddie the cheeky pony.
On the track, the Shloer Chase and Greatwood Hurdle take centre stage to cap off a fantastic weekend of racing.
Don't forget that under 18s go FREE!
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The action-packed three days kick off in style with the wonderful Countryside Day. If you're If you're passionate about racing and the countryside, this day is definitely for you with a Beagle Parade, Misslechalke Gundog Display and Fly Fishing Demonstration all on show before racing gets underway.
The showpiece on Saturday is the brilliant Paddy Power Gold Cup where the atmosphere is the best outside of the festival. Local trainers have a good record in the big race and no doubt they will be there trying to win it again!
There is live music to enjoy throughout the day and after the last race all over the racecourse, including the Guinness Village, Quevega Bar, Centaur and Champagne Bar.
Sunday is all about family entertainment and equally strong racing.
In the Family Fun Zone, you will find an action-packed day of face painting, stage shows, walking pet balloons and more. Meet Peppa Pig to celebrate her 20 year anniversary and dance away the final hour of the day with Klub Kidz, as well as the brilliant, new Jockey Gym and a chance to meet Freddie the cheeky pony.
On the track, the Shloer Chase and Greatwood Hurdle take centre stage to cap off a fantastic weekend of racing.
Don't forget that under 18s go FREE!
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With short days and long nights, winter can feel very long for many of us.
However, there is lots to enjoy and we think that we have found some of the best things to do (in our humble opinion) in and around the Cotswolds to help get through the next few months, from great sport, music, films and, of course, food, booze and pubs!
However, there is lots to enjoy and we think that we have found some of the best things to do (in our humble opinion) in and around the Cotswolds to help get through the next few months, from great sport, music, films and, of course, food, booze and pubs!
HORSE RACING AT CHELTENHAM
Cheltenham (arguably) is the best National Hunt racecourse in the country. It has regular racedays pretty much every month up until May.
Enjoy the smaller meetings in October, December and January or dive into the buzz and excitement of the bigger days in November, New Year's Day (the best way to shake off a hangover!) and, of course, the Cheltenham Festival in March where the atmosphere is electric.
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Enjoy the smaller meetings in October, December and January or dive into the buzz and excitement of the bigger days in November, New Year's Day (the best way to shake off a hangover!) and, of course, the Cheltenham Festival in March where the atmosphere is electric.
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LIVE MUSIC AND COMEDY
The Sub Rooms in Stroud and Cheltenham Town Hall are a hotbed of live music and comedy here in the Cotswolds.
Altered Images, Nick Heyward, The Bay City Rollers (yes, you read that correctly!) and John Power (Cast) can all be found playing in Stroud over the next few months.
For laughs, you will find Russell Kane, Jimmy Carr, Jimeoin, Dara O'Brien and Rob Beckett gracing the stage at Cheltenham Town Hall.
thesubrooms.co.uk
cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
Altered Images, Nick Heyward, The Bay City Rollers (yes, you read that correctly!) and John Power (Cast) can all be found playing in Stroud over the next few months.
For laughs, you will find Russell Kane, Jimmy Carr, Jimeoin, Dara O'Brien and Rob Beckett gracing the stage at Cheltenham Town Hall.
thesubrooms.co.uk
cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
HOSPITALITY AT GLOUCESTER RUGBY
All local rugby fans have probably experienced the atmosphere in The Shed at Kingsholm, but have you ever explored the hospitality options to elevate your day even more?
Perfect for birthdays, festive parties, corporate gatherings and rugby-loving stag and hen days, there is a wide range to choose from that suits all budgets, from boxes with spectacular views of the pitch, to the Captain’s Lounge and 1873 Bistro which offer fantastic dining and great match-day entertainment.
www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk
Perfect for birthdays, festive parties, corporate gatherings and rugby-loving stag and hen days, there is a wide range to choose from that suits all budgets, from boxes with spectacular views of the pitch, to the Captain’s Lounge and 1873 Bistro which offer fantastic dining and great match-day entertainment.
www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk
A NIGHT AT THE FLICKS
Winter is the perfect time for settling into a comfy sofa and watching a film. We are big fans of The Living Room in Chipping Norton where you can do just that, as well as enjoying a cocktail or a glass of wine or two at the same time.
With huge films including Gladiator II, Paddington, Blitz and Small Things Like These as well as their hugely popular Boozy Elf and Cheese, Wine and Love Actually Christmas specials, the cinema is a great place to spend a dark, chilly winter evening,
thelivingroomcinemachippy.co.uk
With huge films including Gladiator II, Paddington, Blitz and Small Things Like These as well as their hugely popular Boozy Elf and Cheese, Wine and Love Actually Christmas specials, the cinema is a great place to spend a dark, chilly winter evening,
thelivingroomcinemachippy.co.uk
GET ON THE COURT
If you're looking for an uber-social sport to play in the winter, go a try padel. It's something we really bang the drum for as it's great fun and good fitness too.
Padel Shift at Bamford are in the process of building a roof on one of their courts and there are two new indoor courts at Far Peak near Northleach.
www.padelshift.com
www.cotswoldpadel.club
Padel Shift at Bamford are in the process of building a roof on one of their courts and there are two new indoor courts at Far Peak near Northleach.
www.padelshift.com
www.cotswoldpadel.club
WALK TO THE PUB
If this isn't your first visit to our site, you will know that we are huge supporters of the wonderful pubs that the Cotswolds has to offer.
Experiencing the Cotswolds on foot is one of the best ways to explore the beautiful countryside, and walking could have had its own section.
However, what could be better than doing a circular walk from a pub and returning to enjoy a pint next a roaring log fire a with family, friends and dogs (most pubs are dog friendly now) and tucking into some incredible food from some top chefs.
Our Top 50 Pubs in the Cotswolds guide will help you discover some of the of the best ones, but if you need more info/help at all, drop us a note on our Instagram page and we will point you in the right direction.
Experiencing the Cotswolds on foot is one of the best ways to explore the beautiful countryside, and walking could have had its own section.
However, what could be better than doing a circular walk from a pub and returning to enjoy a pint next a roaring log fire a with family, friends and dogs (most pubs are dog friendly now) and tucking into some incredible food from some top chefs.
Our Top 50 Pubs in the Cotswolds guide will help you discover some of the of the best ones, but if you need more info/help at all, drop us a note on our Instagram page and we will point you in the right direction.
A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
The Everyman in Cheltenham is an architectural masterpiece and boasts some wonderful stage shows, music and comedy.
This winter, you can enjoy Chicago, Al Murray, Jack Dee, The Girl On The Train, Six and, of course, their legendary panto starring Tweedy the Clown.
www.everymantheatre.org.uk
If you're in the Cirencester area, check out The Barn Theatre which has Room 13 and The Three Musketeers on their stage.
barntheatre.org.uk
This winter, you can enjoy Chicago, Al Murray, Jack Dee, The Girl On The Train, Six and, of course, their legendary panto starring Tweedy the Clown.
www.everymantheatre.org.uk
If you're in the Cirencester area, check out The Barn Theatre which has Room 13 and The Three Musketeers on their stage.
barntheatre.org.uk
CREDIT: EVERYMAN THEATRE
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
There are quite a few Christmas Light Trails to enjoy in the Cotswolds to get you into the festival spirit.
Spectacle of Lights at Sudeley Castle, Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park and, probably the most spectacular, Blenheim Palace.
www.blenheimpalace.com
Spectacle of Lights at Sudeley Castle, Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park and, probably the most spectacular, Blenheim Palace.
www.blenheimpalace.com
GIN & WHISKY TOUR AND MASTERCLASS
If you love your spirits, you will love a tour or masterclass at the Cotswolds Distillery.
A tour consists of a look around the distillery where you will see the process in action, before heading back to sample lots of their beautiful spirits and liqueurs.
If you want to experience something extra, why not book yourselves on a whisky or gin masterclass where you get to blend you very own drinks.
www.cotswoldsdistillery.com
A tour consists of a look around the distillery where you will see the process in action, before heading back to sample lots of their beautiful spirits and liqueurs.
If you want to experience something extra, why not book yourselves on a whisky or gin masterclass where you get to blend you very own drinks.
www.cotswoldsdistillery.com
WINTER GOLF BREAK
The Manor House Golf Club in Castle Combe is one of the most stunning golf courses in the country.
On top of that, the golf club is part of The Manor House estate, a luxury country house hotel with Michelin star dining, also home to The Castle Inn, a 12th century pub offering rooms and great food in the heart of of of the most beautiful villages in the UK.
www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house-golf-club
On top of that, the golf club is part of The Manor House estate, a luxury country house hotel with Michelin star dining, also home to The Castle Inn, a 12th century pub offering rooms and great food in the heart of of of the most beautiful villages in the UK.
www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house-golf-club
The Showcase raises the curtain to the 2024/25 Cheltenham season on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October 2024.
The meeting boasts competitive and thrilling racing and celebrates the start of what promises to be another amazing season, where history and lifelong memories will be made. This is where the competition starts, this is where the entertainment starts, and this is where the celebration starts. We are back to Cheltenham.
The Friday once again boasts Sky Bet Novices’ Hurdle feature that was won by the Neil King trained Lookaway in 2023. My Mate Mozzie was victorious in The squareintheair.com Novices’ Steeple Chase and Encanto Bruno in The TrustATrader Novices’ Hurdle Race, both winning for Gavin Cromwell, kicking off a successful 2023/24 season for him at the Home of Jump racing.
Saturday offers a fantastic seven-race card with the highlight being The EPIC Jumps Season at William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase that was won by Whacker Clan for Henry De Bromhead, under Darragh O'Keeffe.
We also saw dual Cheltenham Festival winner Flooring Porter return to winning ways in The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Novices’ Steeple Chase.
Off the track, make sure you don't miss the opportunity to get a taste of life as a jockey at the Jockey Gym, as well as having the chance to challenge friends and family to see who's stronger than a winning jockey with the team from Great British Racing.
Don't forget that under 18’s race free!
For all tickets, visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-showcase
The meeting boasts competitive and thrilling racing and celebrates the start of what promises to be another amazing season, where history and lifelong memories will be made. This is where the competition starts, this is where the entertainment starts, and this is where the celebration starts. We are back to Cheltenham.
The Friday once again boasts Sky Bet Novices’ Hurdle feature that was won by the Neil King trained Lookaway in 2023. My Mate Mozzie was victorious in The squareintheair.com Novices’ Steeple Chase and Encanto Bruno in The TrustATrader Novices’ Hurdle Race, both winning for Gavin Cromwell, kicking off a successful 2023/24 season for him at the Home of Jump racing.
Saturday offers a fantastic seven-race card with the highlight being The EPIC Jumps Season at William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase that was won by Whacker Clan for Henry De Bromhead, under Darragh O'Keeffe.
We also saw dual Cheltenham Festival winner Flooring Porter return to winning ways in The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Novices’ Steeple Chase.
Off the track, make sure you don't miss the opportunity to get a taste of life as a jockey at the Jockey Gym, as well as having the chance to challenge friends and family to see who's stronger than a winning jockey with the team from Great British Racing.
Don't forget that under 18’s race free!
For all tickets, visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-showcase
The fixtures have been released for the 2024/25 season at Cheltenham Racecourse.
It all begins with The Showcase on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, before The November Meeting (Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November) takes centre stage.
The Christmas Meeting (Friday 13th and Saturday 14th December) will be the last meeting of 2014 with New Year's Day being the best way to see in 2025.
Festival Trials takes place on Saturday 25th January and is the las meeting before the massive four days in March.
The Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th March) will showcase four breath taking days. 28 races, including 14 Grade 1 races, unrelenting prestige, competition and, of course, unmissable action.
You can find all the fixtures, info and best priced tickets HERE.
It all begins with The Showcase on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, before The November Meeting (Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November) takes centre stage.
The Christmas Meeting (Friday 13th and Saturday 14th December) will be the last meeting of 2014 with New Year's Day being the best way to see in 2025.
Festival Trials takes place on Saturday 25th January and is the las meeting before the massive four days in March.
The Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th March) will showcase four breath taking days. 28 races, including 14 Grade 1 races, unrelenting prestige, competition and, of course, unmissable action.
You can find all the fixtures, info and best priced tickets HERE.
With most of us only just getting over the excitement of the Cheltenham Festival, racing returns to Prestbury Park for the two-day April Meeting on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April.
With the spring sunshine (hopefully) shining down on the hallowed Cheltenham turf, the meeting combines competitive racing, with entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere make it a fabulous April afternoon out. It’s the perfect race meeting to bring along a friend who has never experienced the buzz of a Cheltenham Raceday.
Last year, the sun shone down upon the fantastic racing action which included the Grade 2 feature race being landed by Caribean Boy for Lambourn maestro Nicky Henderson and the double green ownership team of Simon Munir and Issac Souede, under their retained jockey Daryl Jacob.
The trip across the Irish sea for Gordon Elliott’s charge The Friday Man proved successful when he won the Citipost Novices’ Hurdle, with jockey Sean Bowen in the plate.
Thursday is unique with an all-mare race card and hosts the British EBF Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle, Walk In Clover landed the spoils last year for multiple Cheltenham Festival winning trainer Dan Skelton.
It proved a good two-day meeting for Nicky Henderson as Ahorsewithnoname came home in front in the Listed contest of the afternoon, with stable jockey Nico De Boinville doing the steering. Under Control completed a double on the day for Nicky Henderson and Nico De Boinville later on the card.
Tickets start at just £15 and under 18’s race free and do not require a ticket to enter.
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With the spring sunshine (hopefully) shining down on the hallowed Cheltenham turf, the meeting combines competitive racing, with entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere make it a fabulous April afternoon out. It’s the perfect race meeting to bring along a friend who has never experienced the buzz of a Cheltenham Raceday.
Last year, the sun shone down upon the fantastic racing action which included the Grade 2 feature race being landed by Caribean Boy for Lambourn maestro Nicky Henderson and the double green ownership team of Simon Munir and Issac Souede, under their retained jockey Daryl Jacob.
The trip across the Irish sea for Gordon Elliott’s charge The Friday Man proved successful when he won the Citipost Novices’ Hurdle, with jockey Sean Bowen in the plate.
Thursday is unique with an all-mare race card and hosts the British EBF Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle, Walk In Clover landed the spoils last year for multiple Cheltenham Festival winning trainer Dan Skelton.
It proved a good two-day meeting for Nicky Henderson as Ahorsewithnoname came home in front in the Listed contest of the afternoon, with stable jockey Nico De Boinville doing the steering. Under Control completed a double on the day for Nicky Henderson and Nico De Boinville later on the card.
Tickets start at just £15 and under 18’s race free and do not require a ticket to enter.
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As well as some incredibly racing, there is lots of live music and entertainment to enjoy across the four days at the Cheltenham Festival.
The Wickermen, Vogue Williams (DJ Set), Lampa and The Chip Shop Boys will be live in the Centaur after racing with lots of other live music dotted around the racecourse during each day.
Full list of entertainment:
CHAMPION DAY TUESDAY
Guinness Village
LAMPA: 11:00 – 18:30
The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20
Quevega's Stage
Tommy Lewis: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45
Centaur Balcony
Joe Wheldon: 10:00 – 13:15
Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15
The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20
The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Best Mate Pavilion
The Wickermen: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00
Parade Ring
Escala: 12:55
The Centaur
The Wickermen: 17:45 – 18:45
STYLE WEDNESDAY
Guinness Village
LAMPA: 11:00 – 18:30
The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20
Quevega's Stage
Esther Turner: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45
Centaur Balcony
Ryan Corbett: 10:00 – 13:15
Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15
The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20
The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Best Mate Pavilion
Tommy & the Fuse: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00
Parade Ring
Laura Wright: 12:55
The Centaur
Vogue Williams: 17:45 – 18:45
ST PARTRICK'S THURSDAY
Guinness Village
The Lucky 15's: 11:00 – 18:30
The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20
Quevega's Stage
Esther Turner: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45
Centaur Balcony
Joe Wheldon: 10:00 – 13:15
Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15
The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20
The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Celtic Feet, Irish Dancers: 11:00 & 12:00
Best Mate Pavilion
Tommy & the Fuse: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00
Parade Ring
Celtic Feet, Irish Dancers: 12:55
The Centaur
LAMPA: 17:40 – 18:30
GOLD CUP DAY FRIDAY
Guinness Village
The Lucky 15's: 11:00 – 18:30
The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20
Quevega's Stage
Tommy Lewis: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45
Centaur Balcony
Ryan Corbett: 10:00 – 13:15
Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15
The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20
The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Best Mate Pavilion
Chip Shop Boys: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00
Parade Ring
Symphonic Ibiza: 12:30
The Centaur
Chip Shop Boys: 17:40 – 18:30
Visit HERE or a full list of entertainment.
The Wickermen, Vogue Williams (DJ Set), Lampa and The Chip Shop Boys will be live in the Centaur after racing with lots of other live music dotted around the racecourse during each day.
Full list of entertainment:
CHAMPION DAY TUESDAY
Guinness Village
LAMPA: 11:00 – 18:30
The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20
Quevega's Stage
Tommy Lewis: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45
Centaur Balcony
Joe Wheldon: 10:00 – 13:15
Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15
The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20
The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Best Mate Pavilion
The Wickermen: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00
Parade Ring
Escala: 12:55
The Centaur
The Wickermen: 17:45 – 18:45
STYLE WEDNESDAY
Guinness Village
LAMPA: 11:00 – 18:30
The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20
Quevega's Stage
Esther Turner: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45
Centaur Balcony
Ryan Corbett: 10:00 – 13:15
Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15
The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20
The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Best Mate Pavilion
Tommy & the Fuse: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00
Parade Ring
Laura Wright: 12:55
The Centaur
Vogue Williams: 17:45 – 18:45
ST PARTRICK'S THURSDAY
Guinness Village
The Lucky 15's: 11:00 – 18:30
The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20
Quevega's Stage
Esther Turner: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45
Centaur Balcony
Joe Wheldon: 10:00 – 13:15
Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15
The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20
The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Celtic Feet, Irish Dancers: 11:00 & 12:00
Best Mate Pavilion
Tommy & the Fuse: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00
Parade Ring
Celtic Feet, Irish Dancers: 12:55
The Centaur
LAMPA: 17:40 – 18:30
GOLD CUP DAY FRIDAY
Guinness Village
The Lucky 15's: 11:00 – 18:30
The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20
Quevega's Stage
Tommy Lewis: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45
Centaur Balcony
Ryan Corbett: 10:00 – 13:15
Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15
The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20
The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Best Mate Pavilion
Chip Shop Boys: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00
Parade Ring
Symphonic Ibiza: 12:30
The Centaur
Chip Shop Boys: 17:40 – 18:30
Visit HERE or a full list of entertainment.
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The Cheltenham Festival is the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar, and this year will be bigger than ever as we celebrate 100 years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
In March 2023, Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend became legends and wrote themselves into the history books with a scintillating performance in the Gold Cup. Can they do the same again?
As like most festivals in recent year, many of the favourites will be coming over from Ireland. Constitution Hill will be flying the flag for Britain as he looks to retain his Champion Hurdle crown.
In March 2023, Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend became legends and wrote themselves into the history books with a scintillating performance in the Gold Cup. Can they do the same again?
As like most festivals in recent year, many of the favourites will be coming over from Ireland. Constitution Hill will be flying the flag for Britain as he looks to retain his Champion Hurdle crown.
DAY-BY- DAY GUIDE
CHAMPION DAY: TUESDAY 12TH MARCH
the Grade 1 Skybet Supreme raises the curtain to the Cheltenham Festival with the famous "Cheltenham Roar".
Last year we saw Marine National land the spoils for trainer Barry Connell, who enjoyed his first Cheltenham Festival winner as a trainer, having had previous success as an owner. It was also jockey Michael O’Sullivan’s first Cheltenham Festival winner.
History was made in the Unibet Champion Hurdle as Jump Racing’s hero Constitution Hill came home in emphatic style under Nico de Boinville for Nicky Henderson and owner Michael Buckley. Constitution Hill’s performance was breath-taking, he jumped with speed, precision and accuracy and awarded Nicky Henderson his 9th Champion Hurdle winner spanning from 1985 to 2023.
The legendary Honeysuckle provided for some the most memorable moment of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, when she recorded her fourth Festival win on her final visit to Presbury Park. Her triumph provided emotion, elation and pride for horse racing fans across the land. She captured our hearts and to see her finish her prolific career with a Cheltenham Festival win, was exceptionally special.
DAY-BY- DAY GUIDE
CHAMPION DAY: TUESDAY 12TH MARCH
the Grade 1 Skybet Supreme raises the curtain to the Cheltenham Festival with the famous "Cheltenham Roar".
Last year we saw Marine National land the spoils for trainer Barry Connell, who enjoyed his first Cheltenham Festival winner as a trainer, having had previous success as an owner. It was also jockey Michael O’Sullivan’s first Cheltenham Festival winner.
History was made in the Unibet Champion Hurdle as Jump Racing’s hero Constitution Hill came home in emphatic style under Nico de Boinville for Nicky Henderson and owner Michael Buckley. Constitution Hill’s performance was breath-taking, he jumped with speed, precision and accuracy and awarded Nicky Henderson his 9th Champion Hurdle winner spanning from 1985 to 2023.
The legendary Honeysuckle provided for some the most memorable moment of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, when she recorded her fourth Festival win on her final visit to Presbury Park. Her triumph provided emotion, elation and pride for horse racing fans across the land. She captured our hearts and to see her finish her prolific career with a Cheltenham Festival win, was exceptionally special.
STYLE WEDNESDAY: WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH
Irish raider Energumene has won the last two renewals of the Queen Mother Champion chase and he has earned his place next to greats like Altior and Sprinter Sacre. Can he make it three in a row at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival?
The Real Whacker made a dream come true for trainer Patrick Neville, when landing the Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ chase by a short head against the Irish powerhouse Gordon Elliott’s Gerri Colombe. The Real Whacker provided trainer Patrick Neville, previously an electrical engineer, with his biggest victory to date, will he be able to achieve an even bigger prize this season and when he goes for gold in The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The day concludes with the Weatherbys Champion Bumper, where stars of the future are often making their first visit to the Cotswolds. We saw A Dream To Share come home in front last year, providing 82 year-old trainer John Kiely and young jockey John Gleeson with their first Cheltenham Festival winner. The JP McManus owned a Dream To Share gave the Gleeson family memories to last a lifetime, Claire Gleeson, wife of ITV Racing’s Brian bred both horse and jockey! There looks to be bigger days to come and surely, he will be visiting Presbury Park in the not-too-distant future.
Style Wednesday is a celebration of thrilling and exhilarating sporting action, make sure you’re there to celebrate in style as racing’s glitterati put on a show like no other.
ST PATRICK'S THURSDAY: THURSDAY 14TH MARCH
Envoi Allen gave Henry de Bromhead his second victory of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival in the Grade 1 Ryanair Chase. No one thought anything could come close to Honeysuckle’s win earlier in the week for the de Bromhead family, but seeing Envoi Allen back in the sacred Cheltenham Winners’ Enclosure provided another emotional and exceptional moment at the Cheltenham Festival for racing fans.
The Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle went to the ever tough and ever consistent Sire Du Berlais for the Cheltenham Festival’s most successful of owner all time JP McManus. Trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Mark Walsh, Sire Du Berlais, who comes to life in the Spring, put up a gutsy performance to win by 3/4 ‘s of a length to the Jeremy Scott trained Dashel Drasher.
Make sure you are there to see if the Irish dominate will dominate the feature races again on St Patrick’s Thursday?
GOLD CUP DAY: FRIDAY 15TH MARCH
Featuring The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband race. The pre-race tension, the exhilaration of the race and jubilations of the aftermath. You will never see or experience anything quite like it, as whatever the result, every year it is different.
Stay Away Fay gave British Champion trainer Paul Nicholls his second winner of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, with Harry Cobden doing the steering in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett on the final day of the Festival.
Galopin Des Champs was a spectacular winner of Jump Racing’s blue ribband race for the winning most Cheltenham Festival trainer Willie Mullins. The Cheltenham Gold Cup eluded Willie Mullins for many years, but since Al Boum Photo won his first Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2019, and he has now won three of the last five renewals of the race, with fellow Irish trainer Henry De Bromhead winning the other two.
Can the exuberant and exceptional Galopin Des Champs repeat the feat of former stable mate Al Boum Photo and win back-to-back Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cups in the Gold Cup centenary year or will someone else take the most prestigious crown in Jump Racing?
Don’t miss out on the Cheltenham Festival, records will be broken, history will be made and dreams will come true and you could be part of it.
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