Useful Raceday Information

See below for some useful information which will help you and your guests to plan for your Cheltenham raceday. If you require any further information then please contact us on 01825 746082.

Race Schedule for The Festival & November Meeting

Tuesday 10th March 2020 PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Time	Race	Distance
1.30	The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race	2m 1/2f
2.10	The Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase	2m
2.50	The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase	3m 1f
3.30	The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy	2m 1/2f
4.10	The OLBG Mares’ Hurdle Race	2m 4f
4.50	The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders’ Novices; Steeple Chase)	4m
5.30	The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase	2m 4 1/2 f

Wednesday 11th March 2020 PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
1.30	The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race	2m 5f
2.10	The RSA Steeple Chase	3m 1/2f
2.50	The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race)	2m 5f
3.30	The Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase	2m
4.10	The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase	3m 6f
4.50	The Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race	2m 1/2f
5.30	The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Standard open NH Flat Race)	2m 1/2f

Thursday 12th March 2020 PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
1.30	The JLT Novices’ Chase	2m 4f
2.10	The Pertemps Network Final (Handicap Hurdle Race)	3m
2.50	The Ryanair Steeple Chase	2m 5f
3.30	The Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle	3m
4.10	The Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase)	2m 5f
4.50	The Trull House Stud Mares Novices’ Hurdle	2m 1f
5.30	The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase	3m 2f

Friday 13th March 2020 PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
1.30	JCB Triumph Hurdle	2m 1f
2.10	The Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle Race	2m 1f
2.50	The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race	3m
3.30	The Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup	3m 2 1/2f
4.10	The St James’s Place Foxhunter Steeple Chase Challenge Cup	3m 2 1/2f
4.50	The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race	2m 4 1/2f
5.30	The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup	2m 1/2f

WHICH DAY TO ATTEND?

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL - MARCH

Tuesday - Champion Hurdle Day is the opening day of the Festival and many think this is one of the best days. There are seven important races and the atmosphere on the first day is electric and is epitomized by the roar that welcomes the flag fall of the first race. Whilst numbers will not be as many as for Gold Cup Day, there will still be an amazing atmosphere and with some room to move around. Over the years, all days of the Cheltenham Festival are as popular for hospitality and the Tuesday is no exception.

Wednesday - Many people’s favourite day as it features two wonderful chase championship races. At 2.40 is the RSA Steeple Chase over 3 miles and half a furlong which is competed for by young chasers whose ultimate aim will be the Gold Cup in a couple of years’ time. This is immediately followed by the Queen Mother Champion Chase over 2 miles, where jumping and speed are the attributes required to succeed in this event. For those of you who really enjoy watching horses over the bigger obstacles, this is a day that you will really enjoy with these two great races.

Thursday - Thursday features the World Hurdle and the Ryanair Chase and the day has this year been given the name of St Patrick’s Thursday.

Friday - This is the busiest day of the week and our steam train transfer is strongly recommended as the traffic and car parks are very busy. As with all days of the Festival, taking the steam train will ensure that you have a traffic and stress-free day. The Gold Cup will be run at 3.20 and it is important to take your place either on the balcony of your box or in the Grandstand if you are in the marquee hospitality, in plenty of time to fully enjoy this exquisite feature race. There are 7 wonderful races to enjoy on Gold Cup Day and if you combine this with our hospitality and steam train transfer, you will have a day that will be hard to beat.

CHELTENHAM November Meeting - NOVEMBER

Friday - Countryside Day is the opening day of the Cheltenham November Meeting and is one of the most popular race days of the season. There are six important races and the atmosphere on this first day is electric and is epitomized by the roar that welcomes the flag fall of the first race. The main race of the day is the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase which is run over Cheltenham’s unique Cross County course.

Saturday - The pinnacle of the Cheltenham November Meeting is Paddy Power Gold Cup Day which features the Paddy Power Gold Cup, a 2m 5f which is always very competitive and therefore attracts a lot of betting interest.

GUIDE TO BETTING AT CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE

There are three basic ways to place a bet at Cheltenham Racecourse: on the Tote with totepool; in one of the betting rings with a 'traditional' bookmaker; or in one of the three onsite Betfred betting shops.

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE ENCLOSURES

CLUB ENCLOSURE - A Club badge offers access to Cheltenham's most exclusive enclosure with the best viewing.

TATTERSALL ENCLOSURE - Tattersall tickets are a little more limited than Club badges and allow guests access to the viewing areas after the winning post and in front of the Guinness Grandstand.

GUINNESS GRANDSTAND SEAT - A Guinness Grandstand seat can also be purchased with a Club or Tattersall entrance ticket, which will offer you a reserved seat for the day overlooking the last fence, perfect for those who want a good view of the racing.

ON COURSE DINING & HOSPITALITY OPTIONS

We provide a number of different hospitality packages at Cheltenham Racecourse in our well positioned marquees and private / shared viewing boxes with balconies. View our packages here.

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE DRESS CODE

There is no dress code at Cheltenham Racecourse. As the main meetings are during the winter months, the weather can be unpredictable, so we would advise you to dress accordingly. At The Festival, many ladies wear hats, but with the weather rather than high fashion in mind. Gentlemen usually wear a suit or similar in the Club Enclosure and hospitality facilities.

THE COURSE

Cheltenham Racecourse is a stunning natural amphitheatre. But it's the undulations of the course, the test of the fences and hurdles and the fight to the finish up the legendary Cheltenham hill that combine to test the true strength of any thoroughbred racehorse and rider.

The Old Course is used for The Showcase, Open and for the first two days of The Cheltenham Festival. Click here to view the old course map

The New Course is used for The April Meeting, The International, New Year’s Day, Festival Trials and the Thursday & Friday of the Cheltenham Festival. Click here to view the new course map

The Cross Country is used for The Open, The International and The Cheltenham Festival. Click here to view the course map

Racecourse Map

For a map of Cheltenham Racecourse click here

OUT & ABOUT

Toddington Railway Station is ideally situated in the beautiful Cotswolds north east of Cheltenham Racecourse. It is surrounded by a number of picturesque villages including Winchcombe, Broadway, Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATION

We have a number of 3* and 4* hotel partners located in the Toddington area. View our hotel packages here

STEAM TRAIN TRANSFER FROM TODDINGTON TO CHELTENHAM

Our magnificent steam train transfer travels from Toddington Railway Station directly to the back of the main Grandstand at Cheltenham Racecourse. View full details here

GETTING TO TODDINGTON / CHELTENHAM

Toddington is extremely accessible from all areas of the country. View our travel information here