The Cheltenham November Meeting 2026 runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November, the second fixture of the 2026/27 National Hunt season at Cheltenham Racecourse after the season opened there in late October.
The Cheltenham Racecourse has been active since the early 19th century and currently hosts jump races. It stays active during the National Hunt season, with the first meeting taking place in mid to late October and the closing event usually scheduled for mid April. Its most prestigious event, the Cheltenham Festival, takes place in March of every year.
The upcoming Cheltenham November Meeting will start with The AIS Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race, while The Three Counties Christmas Open National Hunt Flat Race will close the entire event.
The feature races for each day are: The Shloer Steeple Chase for day one, The Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Steeple Chase for day two, and The Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Race for day three. The Paddy Power Gold Cup is also the headline race of the entire event.
Cheltenham November Meeting Racecard
The Cheltenham November Meeting 2026 will be conducted in the second week of November and last for three days. This horse racing fixture will include 19 races, with six races conducted on the first and third day, and seven races conducted on the second day of the event.
Day One: Countryside Day (13 November)
- When: Friday, 13 November
- Gate opening: 10:30 am
- First race: 1:10 pm
- Headline race: 2:20 pm
- Last race: 4:00 pm
The daily race card for the Countryside Day of the Cheltenham November Meeting 2026 is as follows:
Going: good (good to firm in places)
| Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10 pm | THE AIS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) | 2m 5f | 3YO+ £20,000.00 Rating 0-125 |
| 1:45 pm | THE MUCKING BRILLIANT PADDY POWER NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (REGISTERED AS THE DOCTOR FOTHERGILL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE) (GBB RACE) | 3m 1f | 4YO+ £40,000.00 |
| 2:20 pm | THE SHLOER STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE CHELTENHAM STEEPLE CHASE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) | 1m 7f 199y | 4YO+ £100,000.00 |
| 2:55 pm | THE JILLY COOPER VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) | 2m 4f 44y | 9YO+ £35,000.00 Rating 0-150 |
| 3:30 pm | THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (REGISTERED AS THE HYDE) (GBB RACE) | 2m 5f | 4YO+ £80,000.00 |
| 4:00 pm | THE VALDA ENERGY NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) | 2m 87y | 3YO+ £20,000.00 Rating 0-125 |
Day Two: Super Saturday (14 November)
- When: Saturday, 14 November
- Gate opening: 10:00 am
- First race: 12:35 pm
- Headline race: 2:20 pm
- Last race: 4:00 pm
The daily race card for the Super Saturday of the Cheltenham November Meeting 2026 is as follows:
Going: good (good to firm in places)
| Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 pm | THE CITIPOST AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) (CL 3) | Three miles about one furlong (3m 1f) | 4YO+ £25,000.00 Rating 0-135 |
| 1:10 pm | THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE PRESTBURY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) | Two miles about half a furlong (2m 87yds) | 3YO £80,000.00 |
| 1:45 pm | THE PADDY POWER ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY TRIAL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the NOVEMBER) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) | About two miles (1m 7f 199yds) | 4YO+ £80,000.00 |
| 2:20 pm | THE PADDY POWER GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (REGISTERED AS THE WILLIAM HOLMAN) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) | Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 44yds) | 4YO+ £160,000.00 |
| 2:55 pm | THE FROM THE HORSES MOUTH PODCAST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) (CL 2) | About three miles (2m 7f 208yds) | 4YO+ £35,000.00 |
| 3:30 pm | THE PADDY POWER INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (CL 3) | Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f) | 3YO+ £27,500.00 Rating 0-140 |
| 4:00 pm | THE KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (REGISTERED AS THE DOROTHY PAGET) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) | Two miles about half a furlong (2m 87yds) | 4-5YO £20,000.00 |
Day Three: Carnival Sunday (15 November)
- When: Sunday, 15 November
- Gate opening: 11:00 am
- First race: 12:50 pm
- Headline race: 3:10 pm
- Last race: 3:45 pm
The daily race card for the Carnival Sunday of the Cheltenham November Meeting 2026 is as follows:
Going: good (good to firm in places)
| Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:50 pm | THE mallardjewellers.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) (CL 2) | Two miles about half a furlong (2m 87yds) | 4YO+ £20,000.00 |
| 1:25 pm | THE WKD NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) (CL 3) | Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 44yds) | 4YO+ £30,000.00 |
| 2:00 pm | THE WEATHERITE AIR CONDITIONING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) (CL 3) | About two miles (1m 7f 199yds) | 4YO+ £40,000.00 Rating 0-140 |
| 2:35 pm | THE ODDSCHECKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (REGISTERED AS THE TOM OLLIVER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) | Three miles about three and a half furlongs (3m 3f 71yds) | 4YO+ £80,000.00 |
| 3:10 pm | THE UNIBET GREATWOOD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) | Two miles about half a furlong (2m 87yds) | 3YO+ £100,000.00 |
| 3:45 pm | THE THREE COUNTIES CHRISTMAS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (REGISTERED AS THE WILLIAM KIDD) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) | Two miles about half a furlong (2m 87yds) | 4-5YO £20,000.00 |
Headline Races at the Cheltenham November Meeting
Three races carry the meeting: one on each day, with the Paddy Power Gold Cup the richest of the three at £160,000. Racegoers and bettors visiting Cheltenham Racecourse between 13 and 15 November will find a variety of races, conditions and contenders.
The Shloer Steeple Chase (Friday, 13 November)
The Shloer Steeple Chase, registered as the Cheltenham Chase, is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase open to horses of either sex aged four years or older. It is run over about 2 miles (1 mile 7 furlongs and 199 yards, or 3,199 metres) on the Old Course.
Inaugurated in 2009, it is a comparatively new race and runs under the Shloer name for sponsorship reasons.
Four horses share the title of the most wins: Gauvain (2010, 2011), Fox Norton (2016, 2017), Nube Negra (2021, 2022), and Jonbon (2023, 2024), each with two wins.
The most successful jockeys are Nico de Boinville (Sprinter Sacre 2015, Jonbon 2023, 2024) and Harry Skelton (Nube Negra 2021, 2022, L’eau Du Sud 2025), each with three wins.
Nicky Henderson is the leading trainer with four wins (Kid Cassidy 2013, Sprinter Sacre 2015, Jonbon 2023 and 2024).
The latest winner in 2025 was the seven-year-old grey gelding L’eau Du Sud. This was his only win of the 2025/2026 season. He hasn’t been announced to participate in this year’s race. L’eau Du Sud was trained by Dan Skelton and led on the track by jockey Harry Skelton.
Currently, there are seven runners announced to compete in this year’s race, but this number may change before the day of the race. Some of the jockeys for the race have already been announced, others are still awaiting confirmation.
The current full list of contenders, their jockeys and trainers runs as follows:
| Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonbon | 10 | TBC | Nicky Henderson |
| Calico | 10 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| Gidleigh Park | 8 | Bryan Carver | Harry Fry |
| JPR One | 9 | TBC | Joe Tizzard |
| Libberty Hunter | 10 | TBC | Catherine Williams |
| Mighty Bandit | 6 | TBC | Warren Greatrex |
| Saint Segal | 8 | Ciaran Gethings | Jane Williams |
The Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Saturday, 14 November)
The Paddy Power Gold Cup is a Premier Handicap National Hunt chase open to horses of either sex aged four years or older. It is run over about 2 miles 4 furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 44 yards, or 4,064 metres) on the Old Course.
Established in 1960, it now carries the Paddy Power name for sponsorship reasons; its registered title, the William Holman, honours the trainer of three Grand National winners.
As of now, five horses have won it twice: Fortria (1960, 1962), Gay Trip (1969, 1971), Half Free (1984, 1985), Bradbury Star (1993, 1994), and Cyfor Malta (1998, 2002).
Tony McCoy stands out among the jockeys with four wins (Cyfor Malta 1998, Lady Cricket 2000, Shooting Light 2001, Exotic Dancer 2006).
Martin Pipe is the leader among trainers with eight wins (Beau Ranger 1987, Challenger du Luc 1996, Cyfor Malta 1998, 2002, Lady Cricket 2000, Shooting Light 2001, Celestial Gold 2004, Our Vic 2005).
The latest winner in 2025 was a nine-year-old bay mare Panic Attack. It was the first of her three wins of the 2025/2026 season. The other two included the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (November 2025) and the Alder Demain & Akers Mares’ Chase (January 2026), both at the Newbury Racecourse. She hasn’t been announced to participate in this year’s race. Panic Attack was trained by Dan Skelton and led on the track by jockey Harry Skelton.
Currently, there are 19 runners announced to compete in this year’s race, but this number may change before the day of the race. Some of the jockeys for the race have already been announced, others are still awaiting confirmation.
Declared runners:
| Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matata | 8 | TBC | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies |
| Madara | 7 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| Meetmebythesea | 6 | TBC | Ben Pauling |
| Johnnywho | 9 | TBC | Jonjo & A J O’Neill |
| Blueking D’oroux | 7 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| Riskintheground | 9 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| July Flower | 7 | TBC | Henry De Bromhead |
| Quebecois | 7 | TBC | Paul Nicholls |
| Issam | 8 | TBC | Tom Symonds |
| Guard Your Dreams | 10 | TBC | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies |
| O’moore Park | 9 | TBC | Martin Keighley |
| Zurich | 7 | TBC | Henry De Bromhead |
| Norn Iron | 8 | TBC | Harry Derham |
| Release The Beast | 7 | TBC | Paul Nolan |
| Torneo | 6 | TBC | Jamie Snowden |
| Dunkerque | 6 | TBC | Jennie Candlish |
| Classic Maestro | 8 | TBC | Jennie Candlish |
| Passing Diamond | 6 | TBC | Ben Haslam |
| Moon D’orange | 8 | TBC | Christian Williams |
The Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Race (Sunday, 15 November)
The Greatwood Hurdle is a Class 1 Premier Handicap hurdle open to horses of either sex aged three years or older. It is run over about 2 miles and half a furlong (2 miles and 87 yards, or 3,298 metres) on the Old Course.
It held Grade 3 status from 2004 until British handicaps of that rank were reclassified as Premier Handicaps, and it is currently run as the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Race for sponsorship purposes.
The sole record holder for the most wins is Robin Wonder with two wins (1984, 1986).
Four jockeys have multiple wins to their name: Peter Scudamore (Palatinate 1983, Celtic Shot 1987, Valfinet 1992), Jamie Osborne (Leotard 1993, Space Trucker 1996, Grey Shot 1998), Tony McCoy (Rodock 1999, Westender 2001, Lingo 2005), and Richard Johnson (Detroit City 2006, Menorah 2010, Garde La Victoire 2014), each with three wins.
Martin Pipe (Liadett 1990, Valfinet 1992, Rodock 1999, Hulysse Royal 2000, Westender 2001) and Philip Hobbs (Rooster Booster 2002, Detroit City 2006, Menorah 2010, Garde La Victoire 2014) share the title of the most successful trainer, each with four wins.
The latest winner in 2025 was the five-year-old bay gelding Alexei. This was the second of his three wins of the 2025/2026 season. The other two included the Lavazza Handicap Hurdle (November 2025) at the Ascot Racecourse and the BetMGM Kingwell Hurdle (February 2026) at the Wincanton Racecourse. He hasn’t been announced to participate in this year’s race. Alexei was trained by Joe Tizzard and led on the track by jockey Brendan Powell.
Currently, there are 24 runners announced to compete in this year’s race, but this number may change before the day of the race. Some of the jockeys for the race have already been announced, others are still awaiting confirmation.
Declared runners:
| Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberico Lord | 8 | TBC | Nicky Henderson |
| Idaho Sun | 6 | TBC | Harry Fry |
| The Kemble Brewery | 7 | TBC | Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls |
| Burdett Road | 6 | TBC | James Owen |
| Give It To Me OJ | 5 | TBC | Jamie & Josh Moore |
| Mossy Fen Road | 6 | TBC | Harry Derham |
| Captain Hugo | 6 | TBC | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White |
| Knickerbockerglory | 10 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| Serious Challenge | 6 | TBC | Fergal O’Brien |
| Mondo Man | 5 | TBC | Jamie & Josh Moore |
| Pioneer Pete | 6 | TBC | Jonjo & A J O’Neill |
| Ben Hur | 4 | TBC | Noel Meade |
| Helnwein | 8 | TBC | Alan King |
| Let It Rain | 7 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| The Mighty Celt | 4 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| Harry Lowes | 5 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| Mister Ursus | 5 | Sean Bowen | Olly Murphy |
| Morning Mayhem | 5 | TBC | Nick Scholfield |
| Listentoyourheart | 7 | TBC | Dan Skelton |
| Tennessee Tango | 6 | TBC | Joe Tizzard |
| Race To Base | 6 | TBC | Nick Scholfield |
| The Hardest Geezer | 7 | TBC | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White |
| Nap Hand | 6 | TBC | Chris Gordon |
| Day Trader | 5 | TBC | A J Martin |
Betting at Cheltenham November Meeting
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Cheltenham November Meeting 2026 odds are live on all three feature races, with prices updated as declarations and non-runners are confirmed.
Betting at the Cheltenham November Meeting 2026 includes various horse betting markets, with some of the most popular ones being:
- Win: The main focus of this betting market is the outcome of the race. Punters place wagers on the horse they see as the most likely to win. If their prediction is correct, they will be eligible for a payout proportional to the offered odds and the stake size. It is the simplest market on the card: one selection, one outcome.
- Place: When betting on this betting market, your task is to predict if the horse you chose will finish the race within the paid places. The number of paid places varies from two to four and depends on how many runners take part in the race and the race conditions. A place bet is settled on any of the paid places, and the returns are a fraction of the win odds.
- Each Way: This betting market allows you to place two different bets on the same horse in the same race. With one bet, you wager that your candidate will come to the finish line first. With the other, you bet that it will take one of the paid placements in the same race. As these are two different wagers, your stake will double. However, if your horse does win the race, you will get payouts on both wagers. If the horse does not win but is placed, you lose the win half and are paid on the place half at the race’s each-way terms.
- Forecast/Tricast: For this betting market, your aim is to predict the first two (forecast) or the first three (tricast) horses to finish the race. As all horses are part of the same bet, your stake doesn’t increase. If you are betting on the straight version of either bet, you have to name the exact order in which the horses will finish the race. If you are betting on the reverse forecast or combination tricast, your task is to only name the horses. If all of them come to the finish line within the winning top, your bet will win regardless of the order. In both cases, if one horse doesn’t make it into the winning top, you will lose your wager, even if the others take their predicted places.
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