During the four day Festival, the first race will always start at 13:30 and the last race goes off at 17:30, with the feature races of each day usually at 15:30.
What time is the main race at Cheltenham today?
Official Race Schedule
| Start Times | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 15:30 | The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1) | Chase |
| 16:10 | The St. James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase | Chase |
| 16:50 | The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) | Chase |
| 17:30 | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (0-145) | Hurdle |
What is the big race at Cheltenham?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is run on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse, over a distances of three miles and two and a half furlongs. There are a total of 22 fences to be jumped. The first race known as the Cheltenham Gold Cup was run in July 1819, but it was a flat race contested over three miles.
What time do the races start at Cheltenham?
The meeting is run over four days with seven races on each day – so 28 in total. The first race of each day will be due off at 1:30pm with the last run at 5:30pm.
What time is the Gold Cup race at Cheltenham 2022?
3:05pm BST
The Cheltenham Gold Cup will be run at 3:05pm BST on the 18th March 2022.
What time does the first race start at Cheltenham today?
The first day of the Cheltenham Festival is all about six races. The most important event of the day happens to be the Champion Hurdle – a Grade 1 race which is set over 2 miles. It takes place at 15:20.
Day One Race Schedule.
| Time | 13:30 |
|---|---|
| Race | Supreme Novices’ Hurdle |
| Distance | 2m 87y |
| Type | Hurdle |
Can you wear black jeans to Cheltenham races?
Gentlemen are advised to wear suits. Ladies should wear a cocktail dress. Do not wear jeans.
What is the richest horse race in the UK?
The Grand National also happens to be one of the world’s richest horse races, and with £1 million in total prize money, it’s no wonder it tends to be so hotly contested.
What is the most prestigious horse race in the UK?
The Royal Ascot meet takes place annually in June and is the country’s most prestigious events on the horse racing calendar.
What is the biggest racecourse in the UK?
What’s the biggest Racecourse in the UK? Aintree, is the biggest Racecourse in the UK, in terms of spectator capacity, or in other words; it can seat the most number of people. The course’s capacity is 75,000 spectators, making it the number one, biggest in the UK.
What time do the gates open at Cheltenham?
Seven races in total. Gates open at approx. 11.45am.
Can you wear jeans to Cheltenham?
A tweed skirt, or the new Anna Lascata suede skirt are great options. Otherwise, the relaxed dress code at Cheltenham means it is acceptable to wear a smart pair of jeans and many do.
What time do the gates open today at Cheltenham?
Gates open at 10.30am on each of the four days of the Festival, and for the three hours before racing, and the hour and a half after, there is time to soak up the unique atmosphere amongst the trade stands, parades, music, and entertainment that fill the Cheltenham racecourse during the week.
Who is leading Cheltenham 2022 Jockey?
Townend leads the Holland Cooper Leading Jockey Award from three jockeys on two winners – Nico de Boinville, Patrick Mullins and Rachael Blackmore.
What time does the Gold Cup start today?
Coverage from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas begins at 8 p.m. ET on TUDN and Univision, and 8:30 p.m. ET on FS1, with kickoff at 9 p.m. ET.
Who won the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Rachael Blackmore
The race was won by the 3-1 favourite A Plus Tard, owned by the Cheveley Park Stud, trained in Ireland by Henry de Bromhead and ridden by Rachael Blackmore.
What time does Cheltenham races start and finish?
This Cheltenham Festival takes place between Tuesday, March 15th and Friday, March 18th. The first race, the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle starts at 1:30pm and the Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place on the final day, the 18th of March 2021, at 3.30pm.
Where can I watch the 16.50 Cheltenham?
The Cheltenham Festival will be broadcast live in the UK by ITV and Racing TV, but it will also be shown by a plethora of sports betting platforms, where you can place bets while watching the race.
Is Cheltenham 2022 on TV?
ITV is broadcasting live coverage of Cheltenham 2022 every day until Friday 18 March, from 12.50pm until 4.30pm. You can also follow the races via the channel’s live stream on the ITV Hub here, where you can also watch the action from previous days.
What is the best day to go to Cheltenham?
Tickets for the opening Tuesday and Gold Cup Friday sell out a little quicker than the middle two days, but those in attendance on Ladies Wednesday or St Patrick Thursday can still look forward to a truly stellar card.
Can I wear trainers to horse racing?
Although far from compulsory in all enclosures, smart dress is the accepted dress code for racegoers. Trainers and shorts are widely regarded as unacceptable, although not forbidden in some enclosures or at some meetings. The classic Flat racing attire for men is a collared shirt with trousers and smart shoes.