There are three enclosures at Cheltenham Racecourse – Club, Tattersalls, and Best Mate. Each Enclosure offers racegoers a unique experience. If you’re planning to attend The Cheltenham Racecourse, view our Festival enclosure guide.
What is the Guinness grandstand at Cheltenham?
At The Festival™, the Guinness Village extends the Tattersalls enclosure with extra viewing steps, bars, and bands. The Guinness Grandstand is situated opposite the last fence and gives an excellent view of the races. Guinness Grandstand seats are currently not available to purchase.
What do you wear to a Club Enclosure at Cheltenham?
Guests usually wear a suit or similar in the Club Enclosure and in restaurants and hospitality facilities. Two-thirds of our car parks are on grass, including most public car parks, so please bear this in mind and wear suitable footwear for the conditions.
What are the different races at Cheltenham?
Official Race Schedule
| Start Times | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 14:50 | The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) | Hurdle |
| 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 |
What can you not wear at Cheltenham?
The Covert Coat is traditionally worn at Cheltenham and is often the most popular style for gentlemen at the races. Be careful not to wear anything resembling an anorak, which would not be smart or warm enough for the occasion.
Which enclosure is best at Cheltenham?
There’s no better way to enjoy the day at Cheltenham than from the Club Enclosure, our most premier enclosure. It’s an experience to remember with access to all public areas and spectacular views from the main grandstand, lawn or Winning Post.
What is grandstand enclosure?
The Grandstand Enclosure allows racegoers access to all of the main racecourse facilities, such as viewing the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure, as well as offering excellent views of track from the tiered grandstand steppings.
Can you take a hip flask to Cheltenham?
Anyone who has ever paid close to £10 for a festival pint knows how strong the urge to pack a cost-saving hip flask can be. However, just like Glastonbury, at Cheltenham’s Festival you will not be allowed in with any form of your own consumables. This means both booze, water and food.
Can you wear jeans to horse racing?
Smart denim jeans are acceptable, however jeans must not have tears or rips. You don’t need a hat or fascinator on any race days outside The Derby.
Can you wear ripped jeans to Cheltenham?
Tattersalls Enclosure In this part of the race course, smart casual dress is recommended for both men and women. Smart jeans, trousers and chinos are allowed but ripped jeans are not permitted. There are other rules to follow too as shorts, sportswear, t-shirts and fancy dress will lead to refused entry.
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 most prestigious horse race?
Most Prestigious Horse Races in the World
- The Grand National. This annual meet-up is held in the UK and regularly rakes in hundreds of millions in bets, with the top trainers and jockeys vying to take home a slice of the hefty prize pot.
- The Kentucky Derby.
- The Royal Ascot.
- Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
- The Preakness Stakes.
What is the most prestigious horse race in England?
Royal Ascot is the most valuable race meeting in England. Over 500 of the most famous racehorses race across the five-day racing event.
Are there sniffer dogs at Cheltenham Festival?
dogs. – Detection dog notices are erected on routes to the main entrances. – Drug amnesty bins are positioned – 2 at each entrance, for any customers wanting to dispose of illegal drugs prior to entrance into the Enclosures. They are weighted down to ensure they cannot be moved and are securely locked.
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.
Do you have to dress smart for horse racing?
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.
Which gate is best in horse racing?
1 position is coveted, horse owners and jockeys usually prefer gates in the No. 2 to No. 10 positions. In these spots, there is less chance of getting pinned along the rail than there is for the No.
What does AEI mean in horse racing?
Average-Earnings Index (AEI): A breeding statistic that compares racing earnings of a stallion or mare’s foals to those of all other foals racing at that time. An AEI of 1.00 is considered average, 2.00 is twice the average, 0.50 half the average, etc.
What is the Guinness Village at Cheltenham?
At the Festival, the Guinness Village, opposite the last fence, extends the Tattersalls enclosure with extra viewing steps, bars, bands, and other entertainment.
What’s the difference between general admission and grandstand?
General admission tickets are normally the cheapest ones you can buy and they provide access to the open area around the circuit. In the general admission area normally there are no seats, your place is not reserved and the view is often not as good as from the grandstand places.
What is the difference between grandstands and bleachers?
In the United States, smaller stands are called bleachers, and are usually far more basic and typically single-tiered (hence the difference from a “grand stand”). Early baseball games were often staged at fairgrounds, and the term “grandstand” came along when standalone baseball parks began to be built.