Cheltenham Racing Tips

Cheltenham Racecourse, nestled in the scenic Cotswolds, is a cornerstone of British horse racing. Known for its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, it attracts racing enthusiasts from all over the world. With its distinctive charm and picturesque setting, Cheltenham offers an unforgettable experience for all visitors.

Cheltenham Horse Racing Tips

The following table will show our tips from Cheltenham when there are scheduled races there.

No racing at Cheltenham today. Our tips for each race appear here on race days, and you can see our previous tips below.

Our previous Cheltenham tips

Our selection for every race at recent Cheltenham meetings. Open a meeting to see each tip.

Sat, 24 October 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:10	SpectacularsunriseWilliam Hill Epic Boosts Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Sam Twiston-DaviesNigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
13:45	Road To WembleyWilliam Hill Extra Places Every Day Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)	Sean BowenOlly Murphy
14:20	Ace Of SpadesPertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
14:55	Diamond DealerWilliam Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Tristan DurrellDan Skelton
15:30	La Luna ArtistaMasterson Holdings Hurdle (GBB Race)	Ciaran GethingsJane Williams
16:05	CatchintsavoWilliam Hill Price Boosts "Chasing Excellence" Novices' Chase (GBB Race)	Sam Twiston-DaviesAnthony Honeyball
16:40	TythingmanLucy's 40th Birthday Celebration Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)	Freddie GingellJoe Tizzard

Fri, 23 October 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:15	Frontier PrinceWilliam Hill Epic Boosts Handicap Hurdle	Jack HoganFergal O'Brien
13:50	BowensonfireCatesby Estates "Chasing Excellence" Novices' Chase (GBB Race)	Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
14:25	Wild GooseFoundation Developments Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (Challenger 2m Hurdle Series Qualifier)	Fern O'BrienKim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
15:00	CooltobecarelessOddschecker Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Sharp Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
15:35	JPR Onesquareintheair.com Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Brendan PowellJoe Tizzard
16:10	Mr HollywoodMcCoy Contractors Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)	Mr P W MullinsW P Mullins
16:45	Little LedgendChapel Down Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Mr James KingOlly Murphy

Fri, 13 March 20266 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:20	ProactifJCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Mark WalshW P Mullins
14:00	KarbauWilliam Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Paul TownendW P Mullins
14:40	DinoblueMrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)	Mark WalshW P Mullins
15:20	Doctor SteinbergAlbert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)	Paul TownendW P Mullins
16:00	Gaelic WarriorBoodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Paul TownendW P Mullins
17:20	Jump AllenMartin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)	Anna McGuinnessW P Mullins

Thu, 12 March 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:20	Bambino FeverRyanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB)	Paul TownendW P Mullins
14:00	Regent's StrollJack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)	Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls
14:40	Jade De GrugyClose Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Paul TownendW P Mullins
15:20	Kabral Du MathanPaddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
16:00	JonbonRyanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
16:40	Supremely WestPertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
17:20	Jeriko Du ReponetRosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Mr Derek O'ConnorNicky Henderson

Wed, 11 March 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:20	No Drama This EndTurners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)	Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls
14:00	Romeo CoolioBrown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)	Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
14:40	Jingko BlueBetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	James BowenNicky Henderson
15:20	Favori De ChampdouGlenfarclas Cross Country Chase (A Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)	Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
16:00	MajboroughBetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Mark WalshW P Mullins
16:40	RubaudDebenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls
17:20	QuirynWeatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (GBB)	Paul TownendW P Mullins

Tue, 10 March 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:20	Old Park StarSky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
14:00	LulambaSinger Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
14:40	Mustang Du BreuilMcCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Registered As The Fred Winter) (GBB)	James BowenNicky Henderson
15:20	JagwarTrustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Mark WalshOliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
16:00	LossiemouthUnibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)	Paul TownendW P Mullins
16:40	MadaraSun Racing Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
17:20	King Of AnswersNational Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Derek FoxLucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Sat, 24 January 20268 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
12:05	BarloventoTimeform Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Sean BowenOlly Murphy
12:40	Maestro ContiJCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Finesse) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
13:15	JagwarBetfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Jonjo O'Neill JrOliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
13:50	Final OrdersGlenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Keith DonoghueGavin Cromwell
14:25	Grey DawningBetfair Cotswold Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
15:00	Sir GinoUnibet Hurdle (Registered As The International Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
15:35	Impose ToiPertemps Network Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
16:10	Heads UpAIS Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Classic Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)	Danny MullinsJohn C McConnell

Thu, 1 January 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
12:15	Just GoldenEnquire About The Cheltenham Bloodstock Club Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
12:50	Regent's StrollEllenborough Park Hotel 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)	Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls
13:25	Does He KnowBetfair Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Tom BellamyKim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
14:00	RiskinthegroundBetfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
14:35	Kabral Du MathanDornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
15:10	Ace Of SpadesBest Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
15:40	Solly's Gold18-24 Get Your Racepass 'Junior' National Hunt Flat Race (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Listed) (GBB)	Sean BowenJames Owen

Sat, 13 December 20257 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
12:10	One Horse TownJCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)	Paul O'BrienHarry Derham
12:40	The Jukebox KidMichael Eakins Senior Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	David BassBen Pauling
13:15	She Is For Me BoysQuintessentially Mares' Handicap Chase (Challenger Mares' Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)	Gavin SheehanJamie Snowden
13:50	JagwarSupport The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Jonjo O'Neill JrOliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
14:25	David's WellRead Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Harry CobdenChris Gordon
15:00	They Call Me HugoAlbert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)	Sean BowenOlly Murphy
15:35	Jubilee AlphaDownload The BetMGM App Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)	Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls

Fri, 12 December 20257 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
12:05	Old Park StarBritish EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
12:40	Califet En VolSanta - "The Visit" "Chasing Excellence" Novices' Chase (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
13:15	Iberico LordCatesby Estates Handicap Hurdle	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
13:50	Herakles WestwoodTurners Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Sean BowenWarren Greatrex
14:25	WhistleinthedarkUnibet Middle Distance Veterans' Chase Series Handicap Chase (Qualifier)	Richie McLernonL J Morgan
15:00	Mister CoffeyGlenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
15:35	Tranquil SeaCitipost Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton

Sun, 16 November 20256 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:15	Soldier Reevesmallardjewellers.com Maiden Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
13:45	Jordans CrossBottlegreen Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Ben GodfreyAnthony Honeyball
14:20	BallybreezeHine Solicitors Talking Sense Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Sam Twiston-DaviesSamuel Drinkwater
14:55	ProtektoratOddschecker Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
15:30	MirabadUnibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
16:00	Bud FoxThree Counties Christmas Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race)	Keith DonoghueGavin Cromwell

Sat, 15 November 20257 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
12:35	Secret ForceJCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)	Keith DonoghueGavin Cromwell
13:10	Jubilee ExpressDebenhams Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)	Mr Harvey Barfoot-SauntSam Thomas
13:45	Burdett RoadPaddy Power Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The November) (GBB)	Sam Twiston-DaviesJames Owen
14:20	Panic AttackPaddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (In Memory Of Edward O'Grady) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
14:55	Supremely WestFrom The Horses Mouth Podcast Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
15:30	Royal InfantryPaddy Power Intermediate Handicap Hurdle	Harry SkeltonDan Skelton
16:00	EremenkoCheltenham Guardians Safeguarding Team Mares' Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race)	Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson

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Cheltenham Racing History

Cheltenham has been home to horse racing for over 100 years. In 1815, the first-ever flat race was held on Nottingham Hill. Later, horse racing became popular, attracting hundreds of fans each year. However, things were not always smooth. In 1829, a popular parish priest preached to his congregation about the evils of horse racing. The congregants were so immensely moved by the sermon that they disrupted a horse racing event at Cheltenham in 1830.

A few decades later, people fully embraced horse racing. In 1860, the first Cheltenham festival was held. The organizers called it the Grand National Hunt Meeting. Today, the Cheltenham Festival is an epic event with over twenty-five races spread out over four days.

The Course

Cheltenham Flat Course

Cheltenham Racecourse is renowned for its challenging terrain, which is particularly favoured for National Hunt racing. While less prominent, the flat course still offers an excellent racing experience for various events.

Jumps Course

The jumps course at Cheltenham is the highlight of the racecourse. It is renowned for its challenging and demanding layout. Its numerous hurdles and fences test horses’ and jockeys’ skill and stamina. The course’s unique configuration and well-maintained grounds make it a favourite for National Hunt racing enthusiasts.

Cheltenham Main Racing Events

The Cheltenham Festival

The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious events in the horse racing calendar, attracting thousands of spectators and participants each year. Held annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse, the festival spans four days and features a series of top-class National Hunt races, showcasing the best jump racing horses, jockeys, and trainers.

The Cheltenham Gold Cup

The festival’s highlight is the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a Grade 1 National Hunt race open to horses aged five years and older. It is run over about three miles and 2½ furlongs, with 22 fences to be jumped.

The Champion Hurdle

The Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race open to horses aged four years and older. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and ½ furlong, with eight hurdles to be jumped.

The Queen Mother Champion Chase

This is another Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase, open to horses aged five years and older. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles, with twelve fences to be jumped.

The Stayers’ Hurdle

The Stayers’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race open to horses aged four years and older. It is run over about three miles and has twelve hurdles to be jumped.

The Ryanair Chase

The Ryanair Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt Chase, open to horses aged five years and older. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs, with seventeen fences to be jumped.

Where to Bet on Cheltenham Races

Betting on the Cheltenham Festival is an integral part of the experience. Racegoers can place their bets at various betting shops around the racecourse or opt for the convenience of online betting sites.

Many people prefer online betting sites due to their flexibility, allowing you to place bets from anywhere at any time. Additionally, online platforms provide detailed horse statistics, better odds, and a variety of promotions and bonuses.

Whether you choose to bet at the racecourse or online, ensure you are familiar with the odds and the horses participating in the races. This will enhance your betting experience and potentially increase your chances of winning.

How to Get to the Cheltenham Racecourse

By Air

You can get to the Cheltenham Racecourse by helicopter. During the festival, the management provides a temporary airfield in the UK. It can receive slightly over 400 flights throughout the festival. The temporary heliport is strategically placed outside the Cheltenham racecourse’s northeast corner. Therefore, helicopters landing and taking off do not interfere with the race proceedings.

Racegoers who arrive by helicopter land at the airfield and take a bus ride to the racing arena. Before arriving at the venue, they have to show their tickets. Before the race day, any visiting aircraft must contact airfield management to pre-book landing. The airfield management confirms all bookings and furnishes the pilots with the necessary information.

By Train

Racegoers coming from Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street can opt for the train. A journey to the Cheltenham Spa Train Station only takes about 40 minutes. When you get to the station, you find a stagecoach shuttle bus waiting for you. Once you board the bus, getting to the racecourse takes 10-15 minutes.

By Car

If you prefer driving to the racecourse, it will take you five minutes from the Cheltenham Town Center. But that is if you take the Evesham road. The best part is that roadside signs are placed to direct you to the racecourse. The organizers put them up when the festival is a few days from starting.

The management advises those who rely on satellite navigation to key in the postcode GL50 4SH in their GPS devices. With the AA route planner, you only need to choose GL50 4SH as your destination.

By Bus

If you plan to use the bus, take some time to look at the coach parking map. The coach symbol should lead you to the nearest bus coach stop. It is paramount to follow this symbol regardless of the direction of your travel. The last thing you want to do is get stranded on a race day. Coaches have to arrive at the racecourse early.

The management restricts them from accessing the venue from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Local buses are available for people living around Cheltenham. Stagecoach Service D and E are available. Buses run at short intervals, ranging from 10 minutes to 15 minutes and 1 hour.

Our Final Thoughts on Cheltenham

The Cheltenham Racecourse is a pinnacle of National Hunt racing, offering a blend of historical significance and challenging terrains. Each year, it attracts thousands of spectators and punters eager to experience its renowned events and high stakes.

With its rich history, distinct course layouts, and various major races, Cheltenham promises a thrilling experience for all racegoers. Whether attending in person or betting online, visiting Cheltenham Racecourse is an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the races, and may your bets bring success!

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• Ayr
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