Festival Brochure 2026 - Final (002)

OWN E R S T R A I N E R S &

CHELTENHAM

“The Cheltenham Festival is the pinnacle of the Jump Racing season, there is nothing quite like it anywhere else in the world. It’s the Ryder Cup, the FA Cup Final match, the Six Nations”

Barry Geraghty

F E S T I V A L

W E L C O M E

As the season progresses and the excitement builds, we look forward to welcoming you to the Cheltenham Festival to experience the thrill of ownership at the pinnacle of jump racing.

Our mission is to ensure your experience is the best it can be and to assist with that, this brochure sets out details on the race programme, the facilities we have to offer and what to expect from your visit here.

Our Owners & Trainers Team is led by Jennifer Doris who can answer any queries you may have, and can be contacted on 01242 537602 or jennifer.doris@thejockeyclub.co.uk

I hope everything goes well with preparations and look forward to seeing you here for some fantastic racing.

JON PULLIN Group Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course, Cheltenham

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C O N T E N T S

FESTIVAL CLOSING DATES OWN E R S T R A I N E R S

0 6 0 8 1 2 1 4 1 5 1 6 2 0 2 3 2 6 2 8 3 0 3 1

J O C K E Y S BADGE ACCESS O&T FACILITIES

RACECOURSE MAP TRAVEL & PARKING

RACING INFORMATION ORDERS OF RUNNING GENERAL INFORMATION C O N T A C T S

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FESTIVAL CLOSING DATES

Date of Race

Closing Date

Scratch Date

Name of Race

11th March

The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

6th Jan

3rd Feb

12th March

The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

6th Jan

3rd Feb

13th March

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

6th Jan

3rd Feb

10th March

The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)

13th Jan

10th Feb

12th March

The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

13th Jan

10th Feb

12th March

The Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

13th Jan

10th Feb

10th March

The Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

20th Jan

10th Feb

11th March

The Brown Advisory Novices' Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

20th Jan

10th Feb

10th March

The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

20th Jan

10th Feb

11th March

The Turners Novices' Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

20th Jan

10th Feb

13th March

The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)

20th Jan

10th Feb

13th March

The Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

20th Jan

10th Feb

12th March

The Ryanair Mares Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)

10 Feb

12th March

The Mrs Paddy Power Mares Steeple Chase (Grade 2)

10 Feb

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FESTIVAL CLOSING DATES

Date of Race

Closing Date

Scratch Date

Name of Race

10th March

The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap)

17th Feb

The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase) ( Class 2)

10th March

17th Feb

11th March

The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap)

17th Feb

11th March

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase

17th Feb

12th March

The Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase (Grade 2)

17th Feb

The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Listed) (Premier Handicap)

12th March

17th Feb

10th March

The TrustArader Plate Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap)

17th Feb

12th March

The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (0-145)

17th Feb

13th March

The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap)

17th Feb

13th March

The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey's Handicap Hurdle Race (0-145)

17th Feb

10th March

The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap)

17th Feb

The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Premier Handicap)

11th March

17th Feb

11th March

The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1)

24th Feb

13th March

The Hunters Steeple Chase Challenge Cup

24th Feb

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OWNERS INFORMATION We look forward to welcoming you to The Cheltenham Festival with your runner/s. We are delighted to offer owners with runners complimentary Owners & Trainers badges and lunches.

This brochure has been sent to the registered owner or syndicate / racing manager at the initial entry stage along side two car parking labels for the day(s) that you have a runner entered. For owners who may have multiple runners across the Festival, further car passes for other days that you have runners will be posted out as race entries close, please see the table on page 6 for reference.

PLEASE SEE THE TABLE ON PAGE 15 FOR DETAILS ON WHERE BADGES ALLOW ACCESS

We offer for owners to swap their complimentary lunches for up to 20 admission tickets to the racecourse, which include access to the Owners & Trainers Bar in the Princess Royal Stand. We understand the ownership comes in many different forms. As such we will always try to best accommodate our owners where possible. Please contact our Owners and Trainers Manager, Jennifer Doris, Jennifer.Doris@thejockeyclub.co.uk should you wish to enquire about additional lunches or further badges.

BADGE & LUNCH BOOKING PROCESS

Please note that the PASS System will not be in use for the Cheltenham Festival.

Tickets, badges & lunches can be booked via the following link, which can also be found on our dedicated Owners & Trainers Festival Webpage: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/ cheltenham-festival/owners-and-trainers/forms/ Any bookings made by owners who then do not have a declared runner at The Cheltenham Festival will no longer be valid.

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BADGE ALLOCATION

Complimentary owners & trainers badges

Complimentary owners & trainers wristband

Complimentary lunch

Sole owner or partnership

Syndicates or racing clubs

Feature race owners

Reserves

n/a

Non Runners

n/a

Access to the Parade Ring at the Festival is via an Owners and Trainers Parade Ring Badge only. These badges are race specific and only allow access for the race(s) that owners have a horse running in.

All owners with a runner on the day will be issued with an Owners and Trainers wristband which allows access to the Bar on the Ground Floor of the Tattersalls Pavilion and the O&T Bar in the Princess Royal Stand.

Please note the ROA, NTF, PJA, RCA, Jockey Club Racing Manager and Super Owner badges are NOT valid for the Cheltenham Festival and cannot be exchanged for additional badges .

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BADGE COLLECTION

Please note that you may be requested to present photo ID for the collection of tickets and badges from the Owners’ & Trainers’ desk.

• Badges will only be available for collection from the Owners Desk on the day that the horse is declared to run. • Badges are available to collect under the name of your horse(s), along with the individual name(s) booked.

Should you wish to collect tickets & badges for the following days of the meeting please contact our Owners & Trainers Manager in advance, Jennifer Doris, Jennifer.Doris@thejockeyclub.co.uk to arrange. Please note that no badges will be available to collect prior to the horse/s being declared to run.

For those who may be on site on the Sunday & Monday ahead of the Festival, and have a horse declared to run on Tuesday 10th March, badges will be available to collect from the Hall of Fame, between the hours of 10am – 2pm.

Box Holders – For Owners who are annual box holders or have a box on the day, we will be happy to arrange for your badges to be in your box on arrival, please notify the Owners and Trainers Team and they will be happy to make arrangements.

Helicopter Arrivals – We kindly ask that any owners arriving by helicopter let the Owners & Trainers team know so that they can arrange for your tickets and badges to be at the helipad for collection on arrival.

Ellenborough Park – Any owners who are staying at Ellenborough Park and will be arriving via the hotel’s private shuttle, please notify the Owners and Trainers Team so that we can have your tickets and badges in the correct location for collection on arrival.

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TRAINERS Trainers with runners at The Cheltenham Festival will be offered a daily Trainers pin badge. Weekly badges will be issued as necessary.

BADGE & LUNCH BOOKING PROCESS

Please note that the PASS System will not be in use for the Cheltenham Festival. Tickets, badges & lunches can be booked via the following link, which can also be found on our dedicated Owners & Trainers Festival Webpage: https://www.thejockeyclub. co.uk/cheltenham-festival/owners-and-trainers/forms/

Any bookings made by Trainers who then do not have a declared runner at The Cheltenham Festival will no longer be valid

Complimentary Owners & Trainers Parade Ring Badges

Complimentary Owners & Trainers Wristband

Complimentary Guest - Club Badges & Tickets

Complimentary lunch

Badge Allocation

With Runner

Two

Trainers

Without Runner

n/a

Two

n/a

With Runner

One

Assistant Trainers

Without Runner

n/a

One

n/a

Please note the ROA, NTF, PJA, RCA, Jockey Club Racing Manager and Super Owner badges are NOT valid for the Cheltenham Festival and cannot be exchanged for additional badges.

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BADGE COLLECTION

All tickets, badges and wristbands are available for collection from the Owners’ & Trainers’ Desk located at the North Entrance, which is the entrance that brings you in below the Parade Ring, closest to the Owners’ and Trainers’ car park. Please note that you may be requested to present photo ID for the collection of tickets and badges from the Owners’ & Trainers’ desk.

TRAINERS WITHOUT RUNNERS

Trainers without runners are entitled to two complimentary tickets and wristbands to access the Owners & Trainers Bars at the Festival. Available to collect from the O&T Desk at North Entrance on arrival. Please note that these are only available to collect by the licensed trainers. Irish Trainers are asked to please contact the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association ahead of the Festival to arrange badges.

CAR PARKING PASSES

Please find enclosed one car parking label for the day(s) that you have a runner entered. For Trainers who may have multiple runners across the Festival, further car passes for other days that you have runners will be posted out as race entries close, please see the table on page 6 for reference.

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JOCKEYS Please not that PJA badges and passes are not valid for The Cheltenham Festival.

All Jockeys, both with or without a ride on the day will need to collect tickets and badges from the O&T Desk at North Entrance on arrival. Please note that photo ID may be required for the collection of any tickets or badges.

Please see table on page 15 for details on where each badge permits access to, the table below outlines badge allocation. Tickets and badges can be arranged on the day or in advance, by contacting Jennifer.Doris@thejockeyclub.co.uk or +44 (0)1242 537 602 / +44 (0)7779 388 471 or leaving names on the Owners’ & Trainers’ desk on the day.

Please note the jockey guest badges will not be released unless the jockey has requested them in person on the day or in advance.

Complimentary owners & trainers parade ring badges One (to enable you access to the parade ring and weighing room

Complimentary club badges and tickets

Badge Allocation

Complimentary lunch

Riding on the Day

Two

n/a

Jockey

Two (including themselves)

Without a Ride

n/a

CAR PARKING PASSES

Jockeys are able to park in the Blue Owners & Trainers Car Park. Please ensure that you PJA car parking label is on display to gain access. For Irish Jockeys or those who do not have a PJA car pass, parking labels will be available to collect in advance from the Hall of Fame on Sunday & Monday prior to the Festival. If you are not able to collect a car parking label in advance, please email Jennifer.Doris@thejockeyclub.co.uk with your vehicle registration for an email car parking label to be sent to you.

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BADGE ACCESS

Owner/Trainer Metal Pin Badge

Owner/Trainer Parade Ring Badge

Owner/Trainer Wristband

Club Badge

Racecourse Admission & Club Enclosure

✓

The Tattersalls Pavillion Bar

The Tattersalls Pavillion Restaurant The O&T Bar & Bistro - Princess Royal Stand Owners & Trainers Reserved Viewing

✓ (if dining)

✓

✓ (for the specified race) ✓ (for the specified race) ✓ (for the specified race)

✓

Pre-Parade & Parade Ring

✓

Track Access

Cheltenham Reserves the right to offer additional Owners’ Badges at their discretion and subject to availability. Any requests for additional badges should be made in advance of the meeting. For Owners who wish to attend the Festival, even if their horse is not declared to run, we recommend that tickets are purchased in advance. If your horse is then declared to run, we will be happy to arrange a refund for the tickets you have purchased.

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OWNERS & TRAINERS FACILITIES

We are pleased to be able to offer Owners and Trainers the choice of two dedicated dining facilities here at Cheltenham, with both the Tattersalls Pavilion and the O&T Bistro exclusively for those with runners on the day.

Those with access will have use of the facilities throughout the day. We kindly ask the lunch is booked by 4pm the day before racing via the online lunch booking form.

THE OWNERS’ & TRAINERS’ TATTERSALLS PAVILION RESTAURANT

Located on the 1st floor of the Tattersall Pavilion, this Marquee is situated below the Parade Ring and offers:

• A carvery style three course lunch with afternoon tea available from 3:45pm • Easy access to the Pre-Parade, Parade Ring and Unsaddling enclosure

• View of the Big Screen • TV and Betting facilities

Lunch is served from 11:30am until 3:30pm with afternoon tea available from 3:45pm.

Please note that in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to dine, tables in the Tattersalls Pavilion Restaurant will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and we are unable to offer the table for the day.

Subject to availability a limited number or additional lunches (up to 4 per runner) can be purchased at a cost of £165 per person. Please let the Owners’ & Trainers’ team know by 4pm the day before racing if you might require additional lunches.

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THE OWNERS’ & TRAINERS’ BISTRO Located on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Stand, this facility offers:

• A three-course plated menu • Excellent views of the Course and Parade Ring • TV and Betting facilities

The Bistro Offers two sitting, please mark on the booking form your preference.

The timings are as follows:

• 1st Sitting 12:00pm – 1.30pm – to be seated by 12:30pm at the latest, please note that you will be requested to vacate your table at the end of the sitting. • 2nd Sitting from 1:45pm – to be seated by 2:15pm at the latest

For those dining in the 1st sitting, afternoon tea is available from 3:45pm in the Tattersalls Pavilion. Those in the 2nd sitting will have the option of having afternoon tea served at their table.

Availability in the Bistro is limited, and tables will be allocated offered on a first come, first served basis. Tables must be booked in advance.

If you have any queries, please contact the Owners & Trainers team on Jennifer.Doris@thejockeyclub.co.uk

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THE SADDLER’S RESTAURANT - TATTERSALLS PAVILION

Located on the Ground floor of the Tattersall Pavilion, and exclusive for those with runners in the Feature race each day, this facility offers:

• A three-course plated menu • Afternoon Tea • Tables of 10 for the day • Easy access to the Pre-Parade, Parade Ring and Unsaddling enclosure

• View of the Big Screen • TV and Betting facilities

This facility is offered solely to those who have a runner in the feature race each day, as detailed below.

Tuesday – Champion Hurdle Wednesday – Champion Chase Thursday – Ryanair Chase Friday – Cheltenham Gold Cup

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OWNERS’ & TRAINERS’ BARS

All owners with runners on the day and Trainers are able to enjoy our dedicated O&T Bars on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Grandstand and the ground floor of the Tattersalls Pavilion. These facilities 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 the Tattersalls Pavilion and our O&T Bar & Bistro will have complimentary tea and coffee available through 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, the other on the stepping of the Main Grandstand. The latter is located at the end of the Main Grandstand closest to the Princess Royal Stand. Admission to this viewing area is via an Owners & Trainers Metal Pin Badge or Owners & Trainers Parade Ring Badge for the specific race only. 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 receive a 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 to watch a replay of their race.

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SCAN FOR CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE APP

Best Mate Enclosure

Viewing

The Grandstand

Viewing

The Princess Royal Stand

Viewing

The Guinness Village

Viewing

The Village

1 A 1 B

The Plaza

Entrances

Owners & Trainers

Hall of Fame

Taxi Rank

Racing

Pick Up &

Parade Ring

Pre-Parade Ring

Viewing

Winners Enclosure

Trophy Room

Green Coach Park Stables 6 5

8 5

Viewing

Weighing Room

The Princess Royal Stand

The Centaur

LEVEL 2

Owners & Trainers

The Festival Building

The Village

Owners’ & Trainers’ Tattersalls Pavilion

1 A

1 B Owners’ & Trainers’ Tattersalls Pavilion Owners and Trainers Marquee 2

Customer Relations/ Information Point

Defibrillator First Aid

Cross Country Viewing Crossing Point (Weds Only)

Cash Point

Pharmacy Food Courts

Green Car Park 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8

TRAVEL & PARKING

BY ROAD

TAXIS 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 for collection from the Hospitality collection point in the Hall of Fame.

PARKING Parking for all connection is in the Owners’ & Trainers’ Car Park located by the North Entrance. Entrance to the car park is via Southam Lane or from the Evesham Road, please follow the Blue route to reach the Owners’ & Trainers’ Car Park. Access to the Owners’ & Trainers’ car park is via a Cheltenham parking label or PJA car label. Cheltenham car parking labels will be posted out at entry stage to the registered owner or syndicate manager. For owners who may have multiple runners across the Festival, further car passes for other days that you have runners will be posted out as race entries close, please see the table on page 6 for reference. Please contact Jennifer Doris ( Jennifer.Doris@ thejockeyclub.co.uk ) should you have any queries regarding car parking labels.

BY TRAIN

Cheltenham Spa Train Station is just a 40 minute train journey from Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads.

Cheltenham Spa Station to Cheltenham Racecourse

• 15 minute drive • 60 minute walk

A shuttle bus service is in operation from the station to the racecourse for all four days of the Festival.

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Your schedule Your way Private Jets Helicopters Luxury Travel

Private charter is the only way to fully travel on your terms. Air Charter Service has over 30 years of experience providing tailored charter solutions. Whether you require a private jet, or a helicopter, we offer the widest choice of aircraft to suit your requirements.

For a no obligation quote, visit aircharterservice.com/fly-private or call our private jet specialists on +44 (0)20 8339 8588.

Associate partner of the Jockey Club

HELICOPTER INFORMATION

Cheltenham Racecourse welcomes private and chartered helicopter landings at the Air Charter Service Helipad.

The Helicopter landing area is situated to the North East of the racecourse. Prior notice is required for landings and insurance indemnities completed. Aircraft owners must book in via email info@helipad.co.uk or dial 01202 835 385 and receive a brief before landing permission is issue.

For private jet and helicopter enquiries, please contact Air Charter Service (Tel: +44 (0)20 8339 8570 or email helicopter@aircharter.co.uk )

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 email Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk in order to arrange for your tickets and badges to be available for collection from the Heli-field entrance.

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RACING INFORMATION

STABLING John Morrison is the Stable Manager and is available to assist with any stabling arrangements. Stable and staff accommodation can be booked via the online booking form: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/owners-and-trainers/information-for-racing-and-stable-staff/booking-form/

We kindly ask that bookings are done no later than 1pm the day before racing. John can be contacted by telephone on +44 (0)1242 537 609 / +44 (0)7584 683 232 or via email Cheltenham.Stables@thejockeyclub.co.uk

RACING STAFF ACCOMMODATION For Racing Staff looking after runners we are able to provide accommodation either on site at Hunters Lodge or in temporary accommodation, or in University Accommodation adjacent to the Racecourse. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any U-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.

HORSEBOXES Horsebox entry to the stables is off New Barn Lane (B4075), please follow the red route, AA signs will mark all major approach routes and will include signage for horseboxes. BEST TURNED OUT PRIZES We are pleased to offer Best Turned Out Prizes to grooms for every race here at Cheltenham. All races at the Festival have a minimum BTO prize of £200. Best Turned Out winning grooms will also receive a picture of them with their horse in the parade ring after the race day.

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GALLOPS Exercise facilities for horses engaged to run and staying overnight are open daily during race meetings from 7.30am to 9.30am but please check with the Stable Manager in case weather conditions dictate alternative arrangements. The gallops are located in the centre of the course and is signposted from the horse walk. CROSS COUNTRY RACES Horses entered in the Cross Country race, 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 Jon Pullin on +44 (0)7966 154 962 to arrange a time. 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 on +44 (0) 7966 154 962.

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THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL TUESDAY 10TH & WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH - OLD COURSE

Tuesday 10th March 2026

The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

2m abt 1/2f

The Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

Abt 2m

The Hallgarten and Novum Wines Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap)

2m abt 1/2f

The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap)

3m abt 1f

The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy

2m abt 1/2f

The TrustATrader Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Premier Handicap)

2m abt 4f

The Princess Royal National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase) (Class 2)

3m abt 6f

Wednesday 11th March 2026

The Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

2m abt 5f

The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

3m abt 1f

The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap)

2m abt 5f

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase

3m abt 51/2f

The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

Abt 2m

The Debenhams Johnny Handerson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Premier Handicap)

Abt 2m

The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1)

2m abt 1/2f

Please note that all Orders of Running are correct at the time of printing and subject to change. The most up to date orders of running can be found on our webpage: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/owners-and-trainers/

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THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL THURSDAY 12TH & FRIDAY 13TH MARCH - NEW COURSE

Thursday 12th March 2026

The Ryanair Mares Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)

2m abt 1f

The Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2)

2m abt 41/2f

The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

2m abt 41/2f

The Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

Abt 3m

The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

2m abt 41/2f

The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Listed) (Premier Handicap)

Abt 3m

The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (0-145)

3m abt 2 1/2f

Friday 13th March 2026

The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)

2m abt 1f

The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap)

2m abt 1f

The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2)

2m abt 41/2f

The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

Abt 3m

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

3m abt 21/2f

The Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase

3m abt 21/2f

The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle Race (0-145)

2m abt 41/2f

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GENERAL INFORMATION

DRESS CODE There is no dress code at Cheltenham. However, we advise that you dress for the weather, which can be unpredictable.

HOSPITALITY We offer owners with runner an exclusive rate for Hospitality at Cheltenham. Further details of the hospitality on offer can be found on our webpage. Reservation can be made by contacting our hospitality team on +44 (0) 1242 537653 or via email cheltenhamhospitality@thejockeyclub.co.uk CHELTENHAM RACEDAY PHOTOGRAPHY Wendy Barnard is the official supplier of beautifully framed raceday photographs on behalf of Cheltenham Racecourse. Raceday photography is available to view via the website www.racedayphotos.co.uk and Wendy can be contacted on email, info@racedayphotos.co.uk CHELTENHAM EVENT MOBILITY Through Event Mobility Charitable Trust we are able to provide electric scooters and manual wheelchairs for the use of disabled, elderly and mobility impaired visitors to Cheltenham. These can be collected from beside the North Entrance.

To reserve an electric scooter or manual wheelchair in advance you can book online at www.eventmobility.org.uk , print out an advanced booking form from the website or contact the office on +44 (0) 1386 725391.

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CONTACTS 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’ MANAGER – JENNIFER DORIS Direct Line: +44 (0) 1242 537602 Email: Jennifer.Doris@thejockeyclub.co.uk or Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk

HEAD GROUNDSMAN – ALASTAIR KING Mobile: +44 (0) 7977 157737 Email: Alastair.King@thejockeyclub.co.uk

STABLE MANAGER – JOHN MORRISON Direct Line: +44 (0) 1242 537609 Mobile: +44 (0) 7584 683232 Email: John.Morrison@thejockeyclub.co.uk or Cheltenham.Stables@thejockeyclub.co.uk

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