CONTENTS
6 PLAN YOUR DAY A day-by-day guide to events 9 BOWEN VERSUS BOWEN The rivalry and friendship between brothers James and Sean 13 SEE YOU THEN, 40 YEARS ON With 73 victories at the Festival, Nicky Henderson looks back over the years 1 7 THE GOLDEN TOUCH Can Galopin Des Champs make history and win a third Gold Cup? 21 NEW FOR 2025 Discover the many improvements that have been made this year 24 CHAMPION DAY The best week in Jump racing begins
27 STYLE WEDNESDAY The Slow Fashion Awards are here 30 ST PATRICK’S THURSDAY Celebrate all things Irish including two championship races 32 GOLD CUP DAY Will dreams come true and legends be made at the culmination of the Festival? 34 THE CRYSTAL CUP And the Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeplechase 36 THE TASTE OF THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL Where to go for food and drink 39 HOPING FOR MORE LOCAL SUCCESS A look at Gloucestershire’s trainers and their big hopes for next week
44 A STRONG BOOK OF RIDES IN 2025 Keith Donoghue talks about his Festival experiences and upcoming rides 47 THE PREVIEW SHOW Don’t miss the daily previews which take place live from The Parade Ring 49 THE FEED ROOM A look at this vibrant dining destination back by popular demand 52 THE ORCHARD Our luxury brands focal point for Club Enclosure guests 54 STILL TO COME The April Meeting and Race Night in May
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