The Cheltenham Festival from 2025 will start next Tuesday and the expectation is already building prior to the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’.
The meeting is the highlight of the National Hunt Racing calendar with around 250,000 people who are expected to come together in the Gloucestershire course for four days of sports and socialize.
So what do we know about Cheltenham? Let’s break it down bit by bit !!
When does the Cheltenham -Festival start?
The meeting starts on Tuesday 11 March and runs until Friday, March 14, the day of the Gold Cup.
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Why is the Cheltenham festival expected for a long time?
It has different degrees I races, including the Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase and Stayers’ Hurdle.
It attracts the best trainers and best horses from the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
When are the big races?
Every day has at least one job race that takes place at 4 p.m. UK time.
Tuesday – Champion Hurdle
Wednesday – Queen Mother Champion Chase
Thursday – Steeple Chase (1520) and The Stayers’ Hurdle (1600)
Friday – Cheltenham Gold Cup
Who are the striking horses at the Cheltenham festival this year?
The list is led by Willie Mullins-Train Galopin des Champs, the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the past two years and the favorite for this year’s race. The gelding can also have three Irish Gold Cup victories and two Savills Chase Triumphs.
Constitution Hill returns to Cheltenham this year after missing 12 months ago after a bug had swept the stables of Nicky Henderson. He will run in the champion hindrance.
Jonbon is another Henderson -horse -being who missed last year. Wish to win the Chase chase chase.
Which trainers are expected to shine at the Cheltenham festival?
Willie Mullins has been the most successful trainer in 11 of the past 14 years and it is very likely that he will claim the crown again. The Irishman celebrated his 100th Cheltenham winner in 2024 and has a total of 103.
Keep an eye on Henderson, who will be desperate to make up for his disappointment of 2024.
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What can gamblers expect at the Cheltenham festival?
It is not only the horses that inspire people to get to Cheltenham in their drunken. Gambling is an obvious attraction and it is thought that around £ 750 million is placed with the bookmakers every year.
There is also the social side with countless bars, restaurants and hospitality areas that are littered around the track.
There is even a shopping village where you are more of your hard -earned …
What is consumed at the Cheltenham Festival?
Given that the meeting coincides with the day of St Patrick and thousands of Irish fans come to England, it is no surprise that Guinness is the drink for many.
It has been worked out about 275,000 pints of the ‘black things’ are consumed every year. Guinness even has his own ‘village’ with large screens and bands to help partygoers if they want to escape the racing.
Non-drinkers can also enjoy a nice cup of tea with about 8,000 gallons sold every year.
Tickets for the Cheltenham Festival 2025
It is not too late to secure your place with tickets that are for sale from different places, including here at the Jockey Club.
How to watch the Cheltenham festival on television and via a stream
In the UK you can view all races on ITV Racing and Racing TV. Racing TV is available via Sky and Virgin Media.
If you are not close to a TV set, you can stream the event via ITV Racing and Racing TV.
