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About the Racecourse

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

Used each season for The Showcase, The Open and the first two days of The Festival.

The New Course

Used each season for The International, New Year's Day, Festival Trials Day, the 3rd and 4th days of The Festival (including the Gold Cup) and The April and May meetings.

The Cross Country Steeplechase course

Used for one race each at The Open, The International and The Festival each season.

 

Fixtures for our 2011/2012 Season

 

Event Date Gates Open First Race Last Race
The Open 12 November 10.00am 1.15pm 4.10pm
13 November 10.00am 12.45pm 3.40pm
14 November 11.00am 1.10pm 4.05pm
The International 10 December 10.00am 12.10pm 3.35pm
11 Deecmber 10.00am 12.10pm 3.40pm
New Year's Day 1 January 10.30am 12.30pm 3.55pm
Festival Trials Day 29 January 11.00am 12.55pm 4.20pm
The Festival 15 March 10.30am 1.30pm 4.40pm
16 March 10.30am 1.30pm 5.15pm
17 March 10.30am 1.30pm 4.40pm
18 March 10.30am 1.30pm 5.15pm
April Meeting 13 April 12 noon 2.10pm 5.05pm
14 April 12 noon 2.10pm 5.05pm
Hunter Chase Evening 4 May 3.30pm 5.35pm 8.25pm
 

Testimonials

Michael Shortridge

Just a short note to thank you for our wonderful tour of the Cotswolds.  My wife and I enjoyed it so very much.

Michael Shortridge
Jefferson City, Missouri
USA