1:30pm.
Cheltenham Festival: Date and start time The 2022 Cheltenham Festival started on Tuesday, March 15 and will finish on Friday, March 18. 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 do races start at Cheltenham Festival?
Official Race Schedule
| Start Times | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) | 2m abt 1f |
| 14:10 | The McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) | 2m abt 1f |
| 14:50 | The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) | abt 3m |
| 15:30 | The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1) | 3m abt 2½ f |
What time is the first race at Cheltenham Gold Cup day?
1:30pm
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.
What are the races first day of Cheltenham?
Cheltenham Day 1 – Tuesday 14th March 2023. The first day of the Cheltenham Festival – known as Champion Day – traditionally takes place on a Tuesday, and is headlined by the Grade 1 Champion Hurdle. The other major races on the first day include the Grade 1 Arkle Trophy and the Grade 1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
What time is the first race at Cheltenham on Saturday?
First race at 1.55pm and last race 5.25pm. Seven races in total.
What time is the first race at Cheltenham New Years day?
Last Race
| Start Times | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1:25 | The Paddy Power Dipper Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) | Steeple Chase |
| 2:00 | The Paddy Power New Year’s Day Handicap Chase (Class 1) (Grade 3) (Feature race) | Steeple Chase |
| 2:35 | The Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) | Hurdle |
| 3:10 | The Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle Race (Grade 2) | Hurdle |
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 is the first race at Cheltenham 2022?
1:30pm
The 2022 Cheltenham Festival started on Tuesday, March 15 and will finish on Friday, March 18. 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.
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 time do gates open 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.
What time do the races start on Cup day?
The race before the Cup is run at 2pm, and the race after the Cup isn’t run until 4pm local time to capture the atmosphere around the Cup. There are 10 races on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington, meaning it is a long day for crowds who go to Flemington.
| DATE | STARTING TIME |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 1st | 3.00pm |
What is the prize money for the Gold Cup in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham Gold Cup prize money
The winning pair will receive about £625,000 in prize money for claiming success in the race – first run in 1924. Only the Grand National at Aintree has more prize money on offer for the winner. That purse for that race – due to take place on April 9th in 2022 – is £1 million.
What horses are running at Cheltenham 2022?
Cheltenham Gold Cup runners and riders
- Al Boum Photo Paul Townend.
- A Plus Tard Rachael Blackmore.
- Asterion Forlonge Bryan Cooper.
- Aye Right Callum Bewley.
- Chantry House Nico de Boinville.
- Galvin Davy Russell.
- Minella Indo Robbie Power.
- Protektorat Harry Skelton.
Do the races go ahead if it rains?
Generally, yes. If it so heavy it is dangerous for the riders and the horses, then it is cancelled. If it is really wet, then any races on the turf are taken off and put on the dirt. You can check the Penn National website on the day of a race if there is bad weather and find out the status of the track.
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.
Can you wear jeans to Cheltenham races?
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 is Sunday’s Cup race?
TV/RADIO: NBC and Peacock will broadcast the race at 3 p.m. . … Countdown to Green airs at 1:30 p.m. … Motor Racing Network coverage begins at 2 p.m. and also will stream at mrn.com.
What time is the first race at Cheltenham 14th April?
2.05pm
Times. Gates open at 12pm, with the first race at 2.05pm each day.
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 time is the Trotting Cup?
The New Zealand Trotting Cup is set to run at 5.36pm, with stake of $600,000.
What time do Cheltenham racecourse fireworks start?
around 19:00
Gates open at 17:00. Although there is plenty of parking, please allow plenty of time as it does get busy from 18:00. The Firework Display will be commence at around 19:00 (subject to change).