A warm welcome from the team here at Cheltenham Racecourse as the 2022/23 season prepares to get underway.
INFORMATION FOR OWNERS & TRAINERS
We hope this booklet provides you with all the information that you might need for the season ahead, including information on the race programme, racecourse facilities and the experience we aim to deliver to Owners & Trainers. Should you require any further information, please contact Jennifer Dewhurst, Owners & Trainers Liaison via the contact details listed on the back page. It’s hard to imagine that the 2022/23 season can deliver as many stand out performances from both our equine and human stars as we saw last season, however we hope to see most of them returning throughout the season to defend their crowns. The Festival will take place from 14th – 17th March 2023 and will be supported by the other 12 fixtures during the season, all of which have their own important highlights. In team news, Alastair King, previously Assistant Head Groundsperson has been promoted to the role of Head Groundsman. Alastair brings his knowledge gained from other courses and his experience of Cheltenham to the role, he aims to continue to raise the standards of turf management and presentation. We have made changes to the qualification criteria for the Pertemps Hurdle Final at The Festival with the first four now qualifying (from first six). We also see two of the Challenger Series Finals included within our April fixture for the first time. The ever popular Jockey Club Frequent Runner Scheme will once again be running with prizes for trainers who have supported Jockey Club Racecourses the most throughout the season. The two categories remain as above 40 horses in training and below 40. With just over a couple of weeks to go and so much to look ahead to in the season ahead, we look forward to welcoming you to Cheltenham and wish you the very best for a successful and enjoyable season.
BADGE ALLOCATION New for this season, Owners and Trainers badges will be available to book via the PASS system. Every Owner and Partnership is entitled to six owners’ badges per declared runner, along with six complimentary lunches in either our Tattersalls Pavilion or Bistro. Syndicates are offered eight owners’ badges per declared runner as standard, along with eight complimentary lunches in either our Tattersalls Pavilion or Bistro. We understand that syndicate and partnership ownership comes in many different forms. We will always try to best accommodate our owners where possible, so please get in touch with our Owners and Trainers team should you wish to enquire about lunches or further badges. Trainers will continue to be able to gain entry into the racecourse via their NTF badge, if you are not a member of the NTF an Owners and Trainers badge can be collected on arrival. All trainers with runners are allocated a total of two complimentary lunches. Trainers with runners are also entitled to two guest tickets to our club enclosure. Cheltenham reserves the right to offer additional Owners’ Badges at their discretion and subject to space. Any requests for additional badges should be made in advance of the meeting to Cheltenham.Owners@ thejockeyclub.co.uk.
All badges are available for collection from the Owners and Trainers desk located at the North Entrance.
IRISH & OVERSEAS OWNERS & TRAINERS We ask any owners that do not have access to the PASS system to contact our Owners and Trainers team directly. Please email Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk, with the names of who will be attending by 4.00pm the day before racing.
Jon Pullin Head of Racing, South West Region and Clerk of the Course, Cheltenham
PARKING Owners are entitled to two Owners and Trainers parking labels per runner. These will be sent to the registered owner (or syndicate manager) by post prior to the meeting. They will be sent to the address that is registered with Weatherbys. If you do not think you will be at that address between entry and declaration stage, please contact the Cheltenham Owners Desk (Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk) for them to arrange a re-direction. The parking scheme is colour coded, so that your parking zone will match your label and your advised route to your parking destination as shown on the map. To reach the Owners’ & Trainers’ car park you are advised to follow the blue label route and display the blue car label sent to you when you have a confirmed entry so the car park stewards know to allow access. If you are arriving by taxi, please let us know in advance, as the taxi drop off area is not located near our Owners and Trainers Desk, we will be happy to arrange for any tickets or badges to be left at our Main Drive Ticket office for collection.
OWNERS’ & TRAINERS’ FACILITIES
DINING Owners & Trainers dining is located in The Tattersalls Pavilion and the Owners’ & Trainers’ Bistro on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Grandstand. The Tattersalls Pavilion is situated below the parade ring on your left hand side as you come through the Owners and Trainers Entrance and offers a carvery style three course lunch and afternoon tea. The Owners’ & Trainers’ Bistro offers a three course meal, with complimentary teas and coffee. Located on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Grandstand, the Bistro offers excellent views of both the course and the Parade Ring. Please note that as availability is limited in the Bistro tables will be offered on a first come first served basis. We ask that lunches are booked before 4pm the day prior to racing via our online form. Subject to availability additional lunches can be purchased in advance. Please let the Cheltenham Owners Desk know if you might require any additional lunches by 4pm the day before racing. OWNERS’ & TRAINERS’ BAR All Owners with runners on the day and Trainers are able to enjoy our dedicated O&T bar on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Grandstand. This facility provides a fantastic view of the course and a perfect space to relax or catch up with friends or trainers.
Light refreshments will be available to purchase in the Bar for any owners who are not dining with us.
Both our Tattersalls Pavilion and our O&T Bar & Bistro will have complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day, pay bars, TV and betting facilities. VIEWING Owners and Trainers have two dedicated viewing areas. One on the balcony outside the O&T Bar on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Stand and on the steppings of the Main Grandstand. The latter is located at the end of the main Grandstand closest to the Princess Royal Stand. Admission to these viewing areas will be via an Owners and Trainers or NTF badge only. DRESS CODE There is no dress code at Cheltenham. However as we largely race in the winter months, we advise that you dress for the weather, which can be unpredictable.
HOSPITALITY Advanced hospitality reservations in any of our restaurants or private boxes can be made by contacting our hospitality team on 01242 537653 or via email cheltenhamhospitality@ thejockeyclub.co.uk GOING REPORTS Updated Going reports are available via our website: https:// www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/ cheltenham/owners-and-trainers/ the-going/ . Or by contacting the Clerk of the Course, Jon Pullin, 07966 154962
WINNERS & PLACED CONNECTIONS Owners of winning horses will be invited to celebrate with a glass of champagne in the Hospitality Suite adjoining the Weighing Room and as well as any awarded Trophy, they will also receivea complimentary recording of the race and a photograph of the winning horse
Owners of placed horses down to 4th will be invited to celebrate with a glass of Champagne and watch a replay of their race.
HELICOPTER INFORMATION The Helicopter landing ground is situated to the North East of the racecourse (o/s 966 251), and will be operated in conjunction with the CAA. The site is operated by Helipad (Tel: +44 1373 858535 or e-mail: info@helipad.co.uk ). Prior notice is required for landing facilities and insurance indemnity. Particular attention is to be paid to those Rules of the Air which govern the overflying of built-up areas. No landings will be permitted within 30 minutes of the first race, and no take-offs will be permitted until 30 minutes after the last race, except by permission of the Clerk of the Course. We do not have facilities for fixed wing aircraft.
Full aircraft facilities are available at Staverton 5 n.m. from the course.
Owners and Trainers arriving at the course via helicopter, must please notify the Cheltenham Owners Desk on 01242 537602 or e-mail Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk.
GALLOPS Exercise facilities for horses engaged to run and are staying overnight are open daily during race meetings from 7am to 9.30am but please check with the Stable Manager in case weather conditions dictate alternative arrangements. The gallop is located in the centre of the course and is signed from the horse walk. Horses entered in Cross Country races, which haven’t run in this type of race previously, will need to school over selected fences as required by the race conditions. Please call the Racing Department on 01242 537602 to arrange a time. STABLING John Morrison is the Stable Manager and is available to assist with any stabling arrangements. Stables and staff accommodation can be booked by returning our Stable & Accommodation booking form to John Morrison no later than 1pm the day before racing. John can be contacted by telephone on 01242 522846 or 07584 683232 (mobile) or via e-mail Cheltenham.Stables@thejockeyclub.co.uk STABLE STAFF Hunters Lodge provides on-site overnight accommodation for stable staff looking after runners, providing two beds in each room. Unfortunately we are unable to accomodate under 18’s. Those attending with runners are offered a complimentary meal on the day they have a runner, as well as free tea and coffee. There is also a facility within the stable yard where those attending with runners can help themselves to hot drinks. FESTIVAL ARRANGEMENTS Owners’ & Trainers’ arrangements for The Festival differ slightly from those of our other race days. Ticket, badge and lunch numbers will remain the same.
RUN YOUR HORSES AT OUR COURSES
Further information will be sent out to all Owners & Trainers with an entry at The Festival in early January.
Trainers please note that NTF badges will gain access into the racecourse only and act as a Club badge during The Festival, with no access to any Owners & Trainer Facilities, parade and pre-parade ring or weighing room. Trainers with runners will be issued with a lapel pin badge ahead of The Festival and are kindly asked to wear these at all times.
CHELTENHAM | EXETER WARWICK | WINCANTON
FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER
DISTANCE
RACE MEETINGS
THE SHOWCASE FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER
The Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-140) (Class 3)
2m abt 1/2f
The squareintheair.com Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)
Abt 2m
The Showcase Friday marks the return of racing to Cheltenham with an exciting seven race card on offer. This year’s fixture will be all about the Jockey Club Showcasing our Sustainability. Last year’s renewal saw top performances including the Dan Skelton trained Third Time Lucki who won the squareintheair.com Novices’ Chase and then went on to win the Grade 2 From The Horse’s Mouth Podcast Novices’ contest at The November Meeting. Locally trained, Nigel Twiston- Davies’s Guard Your Dreams, took the Abu Dhabi Digital Exchange handicap hurdle and followed up to win the Grade 2 Unibet International Hurdle in December, an established Unibet Champion Hurdle trial. The Showcase continues on the Saturday with another fantastic seven races. The feature race on Saturday is The 888 Sport Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) over two miles, won last year by Before Midnight for Sam Thomas and the Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group.
The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2)
2m abt 4f
The 888 Sport Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)
2m abt 4f
The Abu Dhabi Digital Exchange Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
2m abt 4f
The Lifetime Achievement in Racing Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
3m abt 1f
The Foundation Developments Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 3)
2m abt 1/2f
SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER
DISTANCE
Pony Racing Series 138cm & Under
7f
Pony Racing Series 142cm & Under
1m 1f
The 888sport Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2)
3m
The 888sport Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)
3m abt 1f
The Masterson Holdings Hurdle Race (Class 2)
2m abt 1/2f
The 888 Sport Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)
Abt 2m
The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2)
Abt 3m
Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)
3m 1/2f
The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 2)
Abt 2m
*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*
RACE MEETINGS
THE NOVEMBER MEETING FRIDAY 11, SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER The November Meeting, encompasses three days of back-to-back high quality racing that includes the Paddy Power Gold Cup Steeple Chase and the Greatwood Hurdle. Countryside Day launches The November Meeting in true Cheltenham style on Friday 11 November. One of the highlights on Friday’s card is the Cross Country Chase. Last year’s race was won by the locally trained Back On The Lash. Irish raider Blazing Khal won the Grade 2 Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle and the followed up at December’s International meeting in the Grade 2 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle for trainer Charles Byrnes. Tattersalls Cheltenham November Sale provides clients the opportunity to purchase quality English and Irish point to pointers and National Hunt Form Horses. The sale will take place after racing in the Tattersalls Sales Arena. Saturday returns with the feature race, The Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase run over 2m 4f. The showpiece of the weekend, previous winners include the likes of Imperial Commander and Al Ferof. The Sunday of The November Meeting is one of our Family Fun days. Out on the track there are 6 thrilling races, including the feature race of the day in the shape of the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle and the Grade 2 Shloer Chase.
DISTANCE
FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER
The Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Staying Hurdle Series Final)
2m abt 5f
The Paddy Power Handicap Chase (0-150) (Class 2)
Abt 2m
The SSS Super Alloys Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)
2m abt 4f
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeplechase (Class 2)
3m abt 6f
The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2)
2m abt 5f
The Valda Energy Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-125) (Class 3)
2m abt 1/2f
SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER
DISTANCE
The JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial (Grade 2)
2m abt 1/2f
The Amateur Jockeys Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
3m abt 1f
The November Novices Steeple Chase (Grade 2)
Abt 2m
The Paddy Power Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 3)
2m abt 4f
The Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2)
Abt 3m
The Paddy Power Intermediate Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
2m abt 5f
The Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed)
2m abt 1/2f
SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER
DISTANCE
The mallardjewellers.com Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)
3m abt 1/2f
The Jewson Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3)
3m abt 3 1/2f
The Shloer Steeple Chase (Grade 2)
Abt 2m
The Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3)
2m abt 1/2f
The Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2)
2m abt 1/2f
The High Sheriff of Gloucestershire Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed)
2m abt 1/2f
*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*
RACE MEETINGS
THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING FRIDAY 9 & SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER
Christmas comes early to Cheltenham every year, with The International Meeting on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 December. With an overseas flare in the Cross Country Chase, and more top quality action in the shape of the Handicap Steeple Chase, Unibet International Hurdle and The December Gold Cup, this two-day race meeting is a highlight of the Christmas racing calendar and kick starts the festive sporting season. On Friday the race card features the Cross Country Chase and the Handicap Steeple Chase, it’s an important day in the Festive racing calendar and one that always delivers. After racing on the Friday, we see the return of the Tattersalls Cheltenham December Sale which provide clients the opportunity to purchase quality English and Irish point to pointers and National Hunt Form Horses. The sale will take place after racing in the Tattersalls Sales Arena. The second day of The International Meeting on Saturday 10 December is a card of quality races with The JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle, The December Gold Cup, the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle and the Unibet International Hurdle. The feature race of the weekend is the Grade 2 Unibet Hurdle, which in 2021 was won by father son team, Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies with Guard Your Dreams.
FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER
DISTANCE
The British EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3)
2m abt 1f
Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
3m abt 1 1/2f
The Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle Race 0-140 (Class 3)
2m abt 1f
The CF Roberts Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
2m abt 4 1/2f
Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3)
3m abt 2f
The Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)
3m abt 6f
The CITIPOST Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2)
Abt 3m
SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER
DISTANCE
The JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Class 2)
2m abt 1f
The Bear Rene Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)
2m abt 1/2f
The December Gold Cup (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Grade 3)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2)
Abt 3m
The Unibet International (A Hurdle Race) (Grade 2)
2m abt 1f
Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
2m 4 1/2f
*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*
SUNDAY 1 JANUARY
DISTANCE
RACE MEETINGS
The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) (Listed)
2m abt 4 1/2f
JANUARY RACING SUNDAY 1 & SATURDAY 28 JANUARY
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)
3m abt 2 1/2f
The Dipper Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
NEW YEAR’S DAY Another of our Family Fun days, New Year’s Day offer a race card jam packed with top quality races and prize money. The card includes the Paddy Power New Year’s Day Handicap Chase, the Relkeel Hurdle and the Dipper Novice’s Chase. Last year’s Dipper Winner, the Venetia Williams trained L’Homme Presse, went on to win the Grade 1 Brown Advisory at The Festival under jockey Charlie Deutsch. FESTIVE TRIALS DAY Our last race day ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, Festival Trials Day offers an action packed seven race card, including the Cotswold Chase and the Cleeve Hurdle. Won last year by Paisley Park after missing the start, he was given a brilliantly timed ride from his regular partner Aidan Coleman and the two got up over the last hurdle to give trainer Emma Lavelle and owner Andrew Gemmell a very emotional and momentous victory. The Cotswold Chase saw Chantry House, Santini and Aye Right battle it out up the Cheltenham hill with Chantry House coming out on top. All three went on to run in the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. The Cheltenham January Sale returns to Cheltenham Racecourse on Festival Trials Day and will offer a select group of winning and placed point to pointers and NH form horses. The sale will take place after racing in the Tattersalls Sales Arena.
New Year’s Day Handicap Chase (Class 1) (Grade 3) (Feature race)
2m abt 4f
Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
Abt 3m
The Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle Race (Grade 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The Cheltenham Pony Club “Junior” Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 1) (Listed)
1m abt 6f
SATURDAY 28 JANUARY
DISTANCE
The SSS Super Alloys Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
2m abt 1f
The JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle Race (Class 2)
2m abt 1f
Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 3) (GBB Race)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The Cotswold Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2)
3m abt 1 1/2f
The Cleeve Hurdle (Class 1) (Grade 2)
Abt 3m
The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Registered as the Classic Novices’ Hurdle) (Grade 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*
RACE MEETINGS
THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL TUESDAY 14 - FRIDAY 17 MARCH
This seasons four days of extraordinary take place from the 14th – 17th March. The whole of the racing world will be watching Prestbury Park, as we feature 14 Grade One races across four seven-race cards. The Festival sees the best horses, trainers and jockeys from both sides of the Irish Sea go head to head. Tuesday kicks off The Festival and the roar when the tapes go up on the Supreme will ring around the racecourse. The feature race of the day is the Unibet Champion Hurdle, won in both 2020 and 2021 by Kenny Alexander’s great mare Honeysuckle. The other standout performance on the opening day of The Festival 2021 was Constitution Hill’s 22 length win in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. The Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Glenfarclas Cross County are the headliners of day two of The Festival. The Champion Chase has a history of great winners in the likes of Master Minded, Sprinter Sacre and Altior. Last year Energumene prevailed in the wet conditions to give Willie Mullins his first success in the race. The 2021 renewal of The Glenfarclas Cross Country race saw a one two for Gigginstown Stud, with Delta Work narrowly beating his stable mate Tiger Roll. Both however entered the famous winners enclosure as the dual Grand National winning Tiger Roll was celebrated in his retirement. Day three of the Festival, known as St. Patrick’s Thursday offers up a double of top races in the Ryanair Chase and the Stayers’ Hurdle. In 2021 both races were won again by their returning champions, Allaho for Cheveley Park Stud in the Ryanair and Flooring Porter, for the Flooring Porter Syndicate and Gavin Cromwell in the Stayers Hurdle. Four days of Extraordinary reaches its pinnacle on Boodles Gold Cup Friday. Last year’s winner, the Henry de Bromhead trained A Plus Tard and his jockey Rachael Blackmore made history with Rachael being the first ever female jockey to win the Gold Cup. We do hope that you will be joining us at The Festival this season and we would like to thank all owners, trainers, sponsors, jockeys and stable staff for making The Festival extraordinary.
TUESDAY 14 MARCH
DISTANCE
FRIDAY 17 MARCH
DISTANCE
The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
2m abt 1/2f
The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)
2m abt 1f
The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (Grade 1)
Abt 2m
The McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3)
2m abt 1f
The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3)
3m abt 1f
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)
Abt 3m
The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)
2m abt 1/2f
The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1)
3m abt 2 1/2f
The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)
2m abt 4f
The St. James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase
3m abt 2 1/2f
The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3)
2m abt 1/2f
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Steeple Chase) (Grade 2)
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
3m abt 6f
*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*
WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH
DISTANCE
The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)
2m abt 5f
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1)
Abt 3m
The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Grade 3)
2m abt 5f
The Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1)
Abt 2m
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase
3m 6f
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Grade 3) The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1)
Abt 2m
2m abt 1/2f
THURSDAY 16 MARCH
DISTANCE
The Turners Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
2m abt 4f
The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Grade 3)
Abt 3m
The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
Abt 3m
The Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Grade 3)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The Mares Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)
2m 1f
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (sponsored by the JRL Group)
3m abt 2f
WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL
DISTANCE
RACE MEETINGS
The Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The Silver Trophy Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) (A Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)
THE APRIL MEETING WEDNESDAY 19 & THURSDAY 20 APRIL
2m abt 4 1/2f
The Citipost Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2)
2m abt 41/2f
The two day April meeting offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy quality racing at Cheltenham in the post Festival calm. On Wednesday the feature race of the day is the Silver Trophy Handicap won last year by the smart grey Stolen Silver, for Sam Thomas, getting the better of the Evan Williams trained Coole Cody who had previously beaten him at The Festival. The Thursday is our mares’ only day at Cheltenham and is a day that we showcase the talents of the mares along with the breeding potential of future National Hunt stars. On the Thursday we invite members of the TBA to attend for free through the Thoroughbred Breeders Association. The highlight of the day is The British EBF Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase Final.
The Arkells Brewery Nicholson Holman Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
3m abt 1 1/2f
The Weatherite Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)
3m abt 2f
The Safran Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
Abt 3m
The Cheltenham Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) (0-145)
2m abt 1f
THURSDAY 20 APRIL
DISTANCE
The Cheltenham Racecourse Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Listed)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The British EBF Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase Final (Class 1) (Listed)
2m abt 5f
Challenger Mares Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Class 2)
2m abt 4 1/2f
The Sporting Agenda Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
3m abt 2f
The Junior Jumpers Membership Fillies’ Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Grade 3)
2m abt 1f
Challenger Series Mares Chase Final (Class 2)
2m abt 5f
The Spreadex Sports Betting Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 2)
2m abt 1f
*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*
RACE MEETINGS
RACE NIGHT FRIDAY 5 MAY
Our season comes to an end with Cheltenham’s only evening fixture on Friday 5 May 2023. It’s a meeting that allows amateur riders and trainers to compete for the ultimate dream of winning at the Home of Jump racing with seven fiercely fought Hunter chases.
FRIDAY 5 MAY
DISTANCE
Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
2m abt 1/2f
Intermediate Point-To-Point Hunters’ Chase (Class 4)
3m 2f
The KTDA Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 4)
3m 1 1/2f
Ineos Grenadier Mixed Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4)
3m 2 1/2f
Mares’ Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4)
3m 1 1/2f
The Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4)
4m 1/2f
The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 5)
2m abt 4 1/2f
*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*
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CONTACTS
Regional Head of Racing, South West & Clerk of the Course - Jon Pullin Direct Line: +44 (0) 1242 537664 Mobile: +44 (0) 7966 154962 Email: Jon.Pullin@thejockeyclub.co.uk
Owners’ & Trainers’ Liaison - Jennifer Dewhurst Direct Line: + 44 (0) 1242 537602 E-mail: Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk
Head Groundsperson – Alastair King Mobile: +44 7977 157737 E-mail: Alastair.King@thejockeyclub.co.uk
Stable Manager – John Morrison Direct Line: +44 (0) 1242 537609 Mobile: +44 7584 683232 E-mail. Cheltenham.Stables@thejockeyclub.co.uk
OWNERS & TRAINERS CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE
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