You really need to go to Cheltenham Festival this year
Cheltenham Festival is coming March 2024. And it’s not going to be your ordinary edition, but the 100 years anniversary. Here’s why you really need to get to Cheltenham Festival this year!
What is the Cheltenham Festival?
The Cheltenham Festival is a thrilling four-day horse racing event held each year at the Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, England. This year edition is from Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 March 2024.
Renowned for its iconic races such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, and Queen Mother Champion Chase, the festival attracts top-class horses, jockeys, and trainers from around the world. The backdrop of the historic racecourse adds to the allure, creating an atmosphere charged with excitement and anticipation.
This time, is the 100-year celebration of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Beyond the races, the festival is a big social gathering. People come for traditions like the energetic Cheltenham Roar that marks the start of the event. The atmosphere is lively, making it a great time for both hardcore racing fans and those just looking for an exciting experience. You don’t want to miss out on that.
Daily Highlights
Day 1 – Tuesday 12 March: The Champion Day
- Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: A prestigious hurdle race for novice hurdlers, often featuring emerging talents.
- Arkle Challenge Trophy: A thrilling steeplechase for novice chasers, testing their jumping skills.
- Champion Hurdle: The highlight of the day, a premier hurdle race for top-class horses showcasing speed and agility.
Day 2 – Wednesday 13 March: Style Wednesday
- Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle: A hurdle race for novice hurdlers, providing a platform for emerging stars.
- RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase: A demanding steeplechase for novice chasers, often revealing future champions.
- Queen Mother Champion Chase: The centerpiece of the day, a premier steeplechase for the fastest chasers in the world.
Day 3 – Thursday 14 March: St Patrick’s Thursday
- Marsh Novices’ Chase: A steeplechase for novice chasers, offering a glimpse into the future of jump racing.
- Ryanair Chase: A prestigious steeplechase for horses aged five and older, known for its competitive field.
- Stayers’ Hurdle: The feature race of the day, testing the stamina and endurance of top-class stayers.
Day 4 – Friday 15 March: Gold Cup Day
- Triumph Hurdle: A hurdle race for juvenile horses, providing a showcase for young talents.
- County Handicap Hurdle: A fiercely competitive handicap hurdle race, attracting a diverse field.
- Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle: A demanding hurdle race for novice hurdlers, often revealing future stayers.
- Cheltenham Gold Cup: The grand finale, the most prestigious steeplechase of the festival, where the best steeplechasers compete for the ultimate prize.
How do I get there?
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