CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 11 - 14 MARCH 2025
STYLE WEDNESDAY On Style Wednesday, the elegance and glamour of Cheltenham Festival comes alive, in a day that celebrates both the thrill of racing and the art of fashion
W hile the horses and jockeys battle it out on the track, the spectators dazzle in their finest attire, turning the grandstands into a parade of style and sophistication. The Slow Fashion Awards add an extra layer of excitement, and a feeling of being part of something extraordinary. From the sheer pace of the Queen Mother Champion Chase to the rugged endurance of the Cross Country Chase, every race on Style Wednesday is infused with the electric atmosphere of the crowd, who bring their own unique flair and spectacle to the day. Whether you’re sipping champagne in a private box or enjoying the vibe from the grandstands, there’s a place for every style at Cheltenham. Nothing feels like the blend of elegance and excitement on Style Wednesday at Cheltenham. On the second day, the highlight is the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase. Runners in this Grade 1 event jump over 12 fences over the course of 2 miles. It is the highlight of the traditionally known ladies’ day and is off at 16:00.
TIMES RACE
DISTANCE
13:20
2m abt 5f
The Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)
14:00 14:40
3m abt ½ f
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase
2m abt 5f
The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap)
15:20
3m abt 5½f
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase
16:00
Abt 2m
The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1)
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Premier Handicap)
16:40
abt 2m
17.20
2m abt ½f
The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1)
*Please note the timings are subject to change.
THE HORSES - Jonbon’s extraordinary race record reads 11/11121/111211/11211-111 but doesn’t yet include a Festival win. Is today the day, at 4pm in the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase? THE SLOW FASHION AWARDS - Style Wednesday is all about Fast Horses, Slow Fashion. After the success of the inaugural Slow Fashion Style Awards in 2024, the awards will once again celebrate vintage and borrowed items, as well as investment pieces that can be passed down through generations. The awards run from 10:30am-2:30pm; to enter, simply head to the photography zone located in The Plaza by North Entrance (Club and Tattersalls Enclosure) to have your photo taken. Photos will be judged by our panel of Rosie Tapner, Katie Nicholl and Frankie Foster and winner’s prizes will include a £4,000 necklace from our own luxury jewellery brand partners, Boodles.
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