Best Book It is the time of year when you are going to be bombarded with opinions and tips that send you and your considered opinions into doubt. However, to help you sort the wheat from the chaff, we
Cheltenham Radio Special Members Offer Cheltenham Radio has long been an important source of information for our racegoers at the Festival. We know it is widely listened to as people approach the racecourse in their cars. However, it is possible to listen on-course as well with the provision of an exclusive Cheltenham Radio headset tuned to 87.7FM. We would like to offer our Members a chance to listen to the action for just £1. To purchase a headset at this discounted price, please visit the Information Point or the Members Desk in the Hall of Fame. Tote’s Biggest Pools Of The Year The Festival sees the biggest Tote pools of the National Hunt season with over £10,000,000 set to be bet by Cheltenham racegoers alone. Tote Guarantee ensures you get SP or better on all win bets and win part of each way bets, guaranteed. So, you can bet with the Tote in confidence that you’ll never be paid less than SP and you can often collect more. For example, in the Martin Pipe last year, Banbridge had an SP of 12/1 and Tote paid £16.20. Exclusive to The Festival is the £1,000,000 minimum guaranteed Placepot pool which is available on all four days. The Placepot is the Tote’s most popular multi race bet where you need a placed horse in the first six races. This has the potential for punters to win big for a small stake and in 2019 a Cheltenham racegoer collected £182k from a £2 Placepot bet. Plus, there’s excellent value to be had on the Exacta (pick the 1, 2) and Trifecta (pick the 1, 2, 3) which both pay more than their SP equivalent on average. This is ideal if you fancy more than one horse in a race or there is a short price favourite you think can’t be beaten. At The Festival last year, the average Exacta pay-out was £154, and Trifecta was a massive £2,527, both to a £1 unit stake. Tote will have more than 500 operators at The Festival and offer a service in all Annual Members’ facilities. Pay using cash, UK debit card or mobile pay. And remember, betting with the Tote supports this racecourse with profits being returned to the course.
The Official Sporting Life Cheltenham Preview Night One of the most popular preview nights in the
country is available for free to our Annual Members. With a panel hosted by ITV’s Oli Bell, consisting of Ruby Walsh, Sir Anthony McCoy, Barry Geraghty and Megan Nicholls, you can expect the absolute, most up-to-date Festival pointers. It takes place in The Centaur on Sunday, March 12. Members can secure their free ticket on-line using the promo- code MEMPREV23. Guest tickets are available online for £10 in advance or £12 on the night with all proceeds going to the official Festival charity, WellChild who will also be running a raffle on the evening. Attendees will also receive a free event programme courtesy of Weatherbys.
recommend you pick up a copy of Weatherby Preview Guide. Attendees at the Preview Night can buy one there, but if you want to get one in advance then the best place is Weatheby’s on-line store - use code mc2023 for a £4 discount off the print edition, digital edition or the print/digital bundle.
Best Watch The Rockinghorse Winner is a 1949 film based on the short novel of the same name by DH Lawrence. It is the story of a young boy who escapes his mother’s incessant
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concerns about the family’s lack of money by riding on his rocking horse. One day he discovers whilst doing this he can predict the winners of future races. It sounds like a simple story that should provide for a happy ending however the outcomes are haunting and harrowing! A brilliant movie starring John Mills.
Around fifty of our Annual Members will be enjoying a meal of a lifetime on the Monday of the Festival week. Core on Course debuts this year as the most prestigious restaurant at the Festival, with food being prepared by award winning 3-Michelin-starred chef, Clare Smyth. The winners took part in a raffle to secure their seats with the proceeds going to WellChild. The day before the Festival will have a very different feel to it, with lots of other activities taking place, including a Racing Experience Day for local school children. Around 150 primary school pupils are
What’s In A “Bar” Name – Quevega’s
The Quevega’s bar is a popular ground level bar for those people wanting to sit outside but enjoy cover. The bar is named after the French-bred Willie Mullin’s-trained mare, Quevega, who won the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle six times in a row. In doing so she beat the long-standing Festival record of the mighty Golden Miller who won five consecutive races at the Festival, Gold Cups no less, in the 1930s.
being welcomed for a behind the scenes exclusive tour. This is being run in conjunction with Racing To School and the Pony Racing Authority. We are also looking forward to hosting pupils from National Star College.
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