For racing fans this is surely one of the most exciting times of the year. The Cheltenham Festival, taking place this year from 13th – 16th March 2018, bring together the best of the best in a feast of top class (several group 1 races) horse racing action. Everyone who’s anyone in the racing world from owners to trainers and jockey’s to horses will be there. Winning some of the most prestigious Cheltenham Festival races, such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup gets your name fast-tracked to the history books. Its an accolade every owner, trainer of jockey wants on their resume.
To celebrate Cheltenham I’ve detailed the running order of races below. Click through for a brief explanation of each race as well as recent history and predictions / tips for this year’s Cheltenham Festival races!
– Cheltenham Festival 2018 Races –
Tuesday
Festival Trophy Handicap Chase
Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase
Wednesday
Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle
Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
Thursday
Mildmay of Flete Challenge Cup
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup
Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
Friday
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase
