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This year’s Cheltenham Festival is coming to an end on Friday, 13 March, but if you thought Cheltenham Day 4 was going to be quiet and breezy, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. With the Festival’s largest and most prestigious race lined up to take place on this day, the rafts can’t sustain their anticipation. 

In this article we will talk about the importance of Cheltenham Friday, take a look at the Cheltenham Day 4 racecards, races and runners, and see what the race cards have in store.

 

What Is Gold Cup Day?

The Gold Cup Day is the fourth and final day of the annual Cheltenham Festival. It typically falls on Friday and culminates in the Gold Cup, the most anticipated race of the Festival and of the entire National Hunt season in Britain. 

With the event of such magnitude and importance, it is no wonder that the entire day is centred around the Cheltenham Gold Cup, including the name it is commonly referred to by. Gold Cup is considered the most prestigious race of the National Hunt calendar, with some of the best horses, jockeys, and trainers competing for the honour of taking the winner title home.

Horse race betting is an indispensable attribute of Gold Cup Day. Sports bettors are offered a wide selection of betting markets and odds on each of the seven races taking place on the fourth day of the Cheltenham Festival.

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Cheltenham Friday Races and Runners (Full List)

The following are the Cheltenham Friday races that will be conducted on Friday, 13 March. Also we will present you the Cheltenham Friday runners.

 

JCB Triumph Hurdle

The Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race that accepts both male and female horses aged four years. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 179 yards, or 3,382 metres) and includes 8 hurdles to be jumped. One of the leading events of the National Hunt calendar, it is open exclusively to juvenile hurdlers. 

The declared runners for the JCB Triumph Hurdle, subject to any late non-runners, are as follows:

  1. Apolon De Charnie (age 4, jockey Patrick Mullins, trainer Willie Mullins)
  2. Berto Ramirez (age 4, jockey Darragh O’Keeffe, trainer Andrew McNamara)
  3. Fantasy World (age 4, jockey Nico de Boinville, trainer Nicky Henderson)
  4. Forty Fifty (age 4, jockey Jonathan Burke, trainer Willie Mullins)
  5. Indian River (age 4, jockey Kielan Woods, trainer Adrian Keatley)
  6. Kai Lung (age 4, jockey Sean O’Keeffe, trainer Willie Mullins)
  7. Lord Byron (age 4, jockey Ben Jones, trainer Faye Bramley)
  8. Macho Man (age 4, jockey Brian Hayes, trainer Willie Mullins)
  9. Maestro Conti (age 4, jockey Harry Skelton, trainer Dan Skelton)
  10. Minella Academy (age 4, jockey Danny Mullins, trainer Willie Mullins)
  11. Minella Study (age 4, jockey Ryan Mania, trainer Adam Nicol)
  12. Mon Creuset (age 4, jockey Harry Cobden, trainer Willie Mullins)
  13. North Shore (age 4, jockey Keith Donoghue, trainer Gavin Cromwell)
  14. One Horse Town (age 4, jockey Paul O’Brien, trainer Harry Derham)
  15. Proactif (age 4, jockey Mark Walsh, trainer Willie Mullins)
  16. Wolf Rayet (age 4, jockey Robert Dunne, trainer Samuel Drinkwater)
  17. Highland Crystal (age 4, jockey Jack Kennedy, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  18. Noemie De La Vis (age 4, jockey Daniel King, trainer Willie Mullins)
  19. Selma De Vary (age 4, jockey Paul Townend, trainer Willie Mullins)
  20. Tenter Le Tout (age 4, jockey Gavin Sheehan, trainer Chester Williams)

 

County Handicap Hurdle

The County Handicap Hurdle is a Premier Handicap National Hunt hurdle race that accepts both male and female horses aged five years or older. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 179 yards, or 3,382 metres) and includes 8 hurdles to be jumped. For a long time, it was the last race conducted at the Festival, but since 2009 it has been moved to be run as the second race on the final day, making it one of the key Cheltenham Friday races on the Festival schedule.

The declared runners for the County Handicap Hurdle, subject to any late non-runners, are as follows:

  1. Ndaawi (age 6, jockey Josh Williamson, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  2. Absurde (age 8, jockey Patrick Mullins, trainer Willie Mullins)
  3. Bowensonfire (age 6, jockey Jack Kennedy, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  4. Karbau (age 6, jockey Paul Townend, trainer Willie Mullins)
  5. Hello Neighbour (age 5, jockey Keith Donoghue, trainer Gavin Cromwell)
  6. Wilful (age 7, jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr., trainer Jonjo & A J O’Neill)
  7. Pinot Gris (age 6, jockey Darragh O’Keeffe, trainer Henry De Bromhead)
  8. Murcia (age 5, jockey Danny Mullins, trainer Willie Mullins)
  9. Tripoli Flyer (age 7, jockey Fern O’Brien, trainer Fergal O’Brien)
  10. Helvic Dream (age 9, jockey Donagh Meyler, trainer Noel Meade)
  11. Sixandahalf (age 6, jockey Conor Stone-Walsh, trainer Gavin Cromwell)
  12. Jubilee Alpha (age 7, jockey Harry Cobden, trainer Paul Nicholls)
  13. Williethebuilder (age 7, jockey Jack Tudor, trainer Christian Williams)
  14. Sticktotheplan (age 6, jockey Sean Bowen, trainer Olly Murphy)
  15. Cracking Rhapsody (age 7, jockey Craig Nichol, trainer Ewan Whillans)
  16. Joyeuse (age 7, jockey Nico de Boinville, trainer Nicky Henderson)
  17. Gibbs Island (age 5, jockey Stan Sheppard, trainer Tom Lacey)
  18. Hamlet’s Night (age 5, jockey James Bowen, trainer James Owen)
  19. Balko d’Ange (age 6, jockey Brian Hayes, trainer Philip Fenton)
  20. Bowmore (age 8, jockey Daire James McConville, trainer Charlie Longsdon)
  21. Tellherthename (age 7, jockey Kielan Woods, trainer Dan Skelton)
  22. Sinnatra (age 6, jockey Harry Skelton, trainer Dan Skelton)
  23. Secret Squirrel (age 7, jockey Jonathan Burke, trainer Hughie Morrison)
  24. Ooh Betty (age 8, jockey Ben Jones, trainer Ben Clarke)
  25. Captain Ryan Matt (age 6, jockey Mike O’Connor, trainer Henry De Bromhead)
  26. Wellington Arch (age 7, jockey unconfirmed, trainer Jonjo & A J O’Neill)

 

Mares’ Chase

The Liberthine Mares’ Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase that accepts mares aged five years or older. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 1/2 furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 127 yards, or 4,139 metres) and includes 17 fences to be jumped. It is a very young race that had its inaugural run in 2021.

The declared runners for the Mares’ Chase, subject to any late non-runners, are as follows:

  1. Spindleberry (age 8, jockey Paul Townend, trainer Willie Mullins)
  2. Dinoblue (age 9, jockey Mark Walsh, trainer Willie Mullins)
  3. July Flower (age 7, jockey Darragh O’Keeffe, trainer Henry De Bromhead)
  4. Only By Night (age 8, jockey Keith Donoghue, trainer Gavin Cromwell)
  5. All The Glory (age 9, jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr., trainer Jonjo & A J O’Neill)
  6. Diva Luna (age 7, jockey Ben Jones, trainer Ben Pauling)
  7. Panic Attack (age 10, jockey Harry Skelton, trainer Dan Skelton)
  8. Piper Park (age 7, jockey Stan Sheppard, trainer Tom Lacey)
  9. Telepathique (age 8, jockey Tom Cannon, trainer Lucy Wadham)

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Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

The Spa Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race that accepts both male and female horses aged five years or older. It is run over a distance of about 3 miles (2 miles 7 furlongs and 213 yards, or 4,822 metres) and includes 12 hurdles to be jumped. It was included in the Cheltenham Festival race list in 2005 when a fourth day was added to the schedule.

The declared runners for the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, subject to any late non-runners, are as follows:

  1. Doctor Du Mesnil (age 6, jockey Danny Mullins, trainer Willie Mullins)
  2. Doctor Steinberg (age 6, jockey Paul Townend, trainer Willie Mullins)
  3. Espresso Milan (age 6, jockey Patrick Mullins, trainer Willie Mullins)
  4. Fruit De Mer (age 6, jockey Sean Flanagan, trainer Henry De Bromhead)
  5. Hipop De Loire (age 9, jockey Harry Cobden, trainer Willie Mullins)
  6. Jalon D’oudairies (age 7, jockey Danny Gilligan, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  7. Johnny’s Jury (age 6, jockey Gavin Sheehan, trainer Jamie Snowden)
  8. Kazansky (age 6, jockey Jordan Gainford, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  9. Kicour La (age 6, jockey Callum Pritchard, trainer Ben Pauling)
  10. King’s Bucks (age 6, jockey Darragh O’Keeffe, trainer Henry De Bromhead)
  11. Kripticjim (age 6, jockey Brendan Powell, trainer Joe Tizzard)
  12. Mondoui’boy (age 6, jockey Ben Jones, trainer Ben Pauling)
  13. Moneygarrow (age 6, jockey Harry Skelton, trainer Dan Skelton)
  14. Road Exile (age 6, jockey Sam Ewing, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  15. Spinningayarn (age 6, jockey Jack Kennedy, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  16. Swindon Village (age 6, jockey David Bass, trainer Charlie Longsdon)
  17. Tackletommywoowoo (age 6, jockey Declan Queally, trainer Declan Queally)
  18. Thedeviluno (age 7, jockey Sean O’Keeffe, trainer Paul Nolan)
  19. The Passing Wife (age 7, jockey Keith Donoghue, trainer Gavin Cromwell)
  20. The Price Of Peace (age 7, jockey Sean Bowen, trainer Rebecca Curtis)
  21. Ubatuba (age 6, jockey Ben Sutton, trainer Olly Murphy)
  22. Park Princess (age 6, jockey Sam Twiston-Davies, trainer Aanthony Honeyball)

 

Cheltenham Gold Cup

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase open to both male and female horses aged five years or older. It is run over a distance of about 3 miles 2½ furlongs (3 miles 2 furlongs and 70 yards, or 5,294 metres) and includes 22 fences to be jumped. As the most prestigious race of Britain’s National Hunt season and the most valuable non-handicap contest, the Gold Cup stands as the highlight of the Festival and one of the most anticipated Cheltenham Friday races.

Established in 1924, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is not just the culmination of the Cheltenham Festival but of the entire National Hunt season in Britain. Winning the Cup is a lifetime achievement for any horse, jockey, or trainer. It is also the most valuable race in terms of prize money among non-handicap chases in Britain.  

The latest winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is bay gelding Inothewayurthinkin who was 7 years old at the time. While the 2025 win was his first, Inothewayurthinkin has already been announced to take part in this year’s race. Race goers are lining up to see if the now 8 year old will be able to repeat his success.

This year the Cheltenham Gold Cup is scheduled to start at 4:00 pm on Friday, 13 March.

The declared Cheltenham Gold Cup runners, subject to any late non-runners, are as follows:

  1. Envoi Allen (age 12, jockey Darragh O’Keeffe, trainer Henry De Bromhead)
  2. Firefox (age 8, jockey Jack Kennedy, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  3. Gaelic Warrior (age 8, jockey Paul Townend, trainer Willie Mullins)
  4. Gold Tweet (age 9, jockey Clement Lefebvre, trainer Gab Leenders)
  5. Grey Dawning (age 9, jockey Harry Skelton, trainer Dan Skelton)
  6. Haiti Couleurs (age 9, jockey Sean Bowen, trainer Rebecca Curtis)
  7. Inothewayurthinkin (age 8, jockey Mark Walsh, trainer Gavin Cromwell)
  8. Jango Baie (age 7, jockey Nico de Boinville, trainer Nicky Henderson)
  9. L’homme Presse (age 11, jockey Charlie Deutsch, trainer Venetia Williams)
  10. Spillane’s Tower (age 8, jockey Harry Cobden, trainer James Mangan)
  11. The Jukebox Man (age 8, jockey Ben Jones, trainer Ben Pauling)

 

Festival Hunters’ Chase

The St James’s Place Festival Hunter Chase is a National Hunt steeple chase that accepts both male and female horses aged five years or older. It is run over a distance of about 3 miles and 2 1/2 furlongs (3 miles 2 furlongs and 70 yards, or 5,294 metres) and includes 22 fences to be jumped. It is held for amateur riders over the same course as the Gold Cup, and is sometimes known as the “amateur Gold Cup”.

The declared runners for the Festival Hunters’ Chase, subject to any late non-runners, are as follows:

  1. Barton Snow (age 9, jockey Henry Crow, trainer John O’Shea)
  2. Carnfunnock (age 9, jockey Stephen Connor, trainer Stuart Crawford)
  3. Chemical Energy (age 10, jockey Barry O’Neill, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  4. Con’s Roc (age 9, jockey Darragh Allen, trainer Terence O’Brien)
  5. Golden Son (age 8, jockey Olive Nicholls, trainer Paul Nicholls)
  6. Gracchus De Balme (age 10, jockey P A King, trainer John O’Shea)
  7. Its On The Line (age 9, jockey Derek O’Connor, trainer Emmet Mullins)
  8. King Alex (age 12, jockey John Ahern, trainer Garrett Ahern)
  9. Kings Jet (age 6, jockey T A Halford, trainer Cormac Farrell)
  10. Lift Me Up (age 10, jockey Heidi Palin, trainer M Filby)
  11. Linelee King (age 11, jockey James King, trainer Olly Murphy)
  12. Music Drive (age 9, jockey Ellie Callwood, trainer Kelly Morgan)
  13. Panda Boy (age 10, jockey J L Gleeson, trainer Martin Brassil)
  14. Paul Marvel (age 9, jockey Amber Jackson-Fennell, trainer John O’Shea)
  15. Pyleigh Court (age 11, jockey Ella Herbison, trainer R C Pudd)
  16. Shearer (age 10, jockey Gina Andrews, trainer Paul Nicholls)
  17. Solitary Man (age 8, jockey Aine O’Connor, trainer Enda Bolger)
  18. Stattler (age 11, jockey Patrick Mullins, trainer Faye Bramley)
  19. Take All (age 11, jockey Samuel Scott, trainer Myles Osborne)
  20. What A Glance (age 11, jockey Clara Brewitt, trainer Tom Britten)
  21. Willewonga (age 10, jockey Thomas Easterby, trainer John O’Shea)
  22. Willitgoahead (age 8, jockey Harry Swan, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  23. Wonderwall (age 10, jockey Rob James, trainer Sam Curling)
  24. Wrappedupinmay (age 8, jockey David Doyle, trainer Sam Curling)

 

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle is a National Hunt hurdle race that accepts both male and female horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 1/2 furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 56 yards, or 4,075 metres) and includes 9 hurdles to be jumped. The race is conducted for conditional jockeys, i.e. apprentice National Hunt racing jockeys under the age of 26 with a specified number of wins to their credit.

The declared runners for the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, subject to any late non-runners, are as follows:

  1. Its Bilbo (age 5, jockey Mike O’Connor, trainer Henry De Bromhead)
  2. Nurse Susan (age 9, jockey Tristan Durrell, trainer Dan Skelton)
  3. Air Of Entitlement (age 7, jockey Patrick O’Brien, trainer Henry De Bromhead)
  4. SA Fureur (age 9, jockey Eoin Staples, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  5. Farfromnowhere (age 8, jockey Conor Stone-Walsh, trainer Paul Nolan)
  6. Karl Des Tourelles (age 6, jockey Gavin Brouder, trainer Philip Fenton)
  7. Zillow (age 6, jockey Sean Cleary-Farrell, trainer Willie Mullins)
  8. Kel Histoire (age 6, jockey Michael Kenneally, trainer Willie Mullins)
  9. Fiercely Proud (age 7, jockey Callum Pritchard, trainer Ben Pauling)
  10. East India Express (age 7, jockey Freddie Gordon, trainer Nicky Henderson)
  11. Da Capo Glory (age 9, jockey Cian Quirke, trainer Padraig Butler)
  12. Intellotto (age 6, jockey Robbie David, trainer Daisy Hitchins)
  13. Act Of Authority (age 8, jockey Lewis Saunders, trainer Olly Murphy)
  14. Wendrock (age 5, jockey Carl Millar, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  15. Open Secret (age 5, jockey James Smith, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  16. Stede Bonnet (age 5, jockey Josh Williamson, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  17. Jump Allen (age 7, jockey Anna McGuinness, trainer Willie Mullins)
  18. Andashan (age 6, jockey Dylan Johnston, trainer Chris Gordon)
  19. Ballykinlar (age 7, jockey Shane Fenelon, trainer Mickey Bowen)
  20. Saint Le Fort (age 6, jockey Niall Moore, trainer Philip Fenton)
  21. Roc Dino (age 5, jockey John Shinnick, trainer Willie Mullins) 
  22. Charlus (age 5, jockey Harry Atkins, trainer Dan Skelton)
  23. Hot Fuss (age 5, jockey Joe Anderson, trainer Tom Dascombe)
  24. Sainte Lucie (age 5, jockey Charlie O’Dwyer, trainer Willie Mullins)
  25. He Can’t Dance (age 6, jockey unconfirmed, trainer Gordon Elliott)
  26. Glynn Brae (age 6, jockey unconfirmed, trainer Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies)

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Cheltenham Friday Racecard

The daily Gold Cup Day racecard of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 is as follows:

Friday, 13 March

Going: good (good to soft in places)

Time Race Distance  Conditions 
1:20 pm THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (GBB RACE)  (CL 1) Two miles about one furlong 

(2m 179yds)

4YO £150,000.00
2:00 pm THE WILLIAM HILL COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)  (CL 1) Two miles about one furlong 

(2m 179yds)

5YO+ £110,000.00
2:40 pm THE MRS PADDY POWER MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as THE LIBERTHINE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)  (CL 1) Two miles about four and a half furlongs 

(2m 4f 127yds)

5YO+ £130,000.00
3:20 pm THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The SPA NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)  (CL 1) About three miles 

(2m 7f 213yds)

5YO+ £150,000.00
4:00 pm THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)  (CL 1) Three miles about two and a half furlongs 

(3m 2f 70yds)

5YO+ £625,000.00
4:40 pm THE FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)  (CL 2) Three miles about two and a half furlongs 

(3m 2f 70yds)

5YO+ £50,000.00
5:20 pm THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)  (CL 2) Two miles about four and a half furlongs 

(2m 4f 56yds)

4YO+ £75,000.00 Rating 0-145

 

The Gold Cup Day racecard is a source of information that is significant to both horse racing enthusiasts and sports bettors. It helps viewers understand the developments on the tracks and allows punters to make informed decisions when betting on Cheltenham races.

  • Race time: Knowing the starting time of each race allows you to be at the tracks on time, but it also does much more than that. With this information at hand, you will know what time the declaration for the final runners will come in and when the trainers will make any announcements regarding non-runners.
  • Horse number: The numbers horses receive before the start of the race are in no way connected to the odds and their perceived likelihood to finish the race in the top position. However, they are very helpful to keep the horse visible when moving at a fast pace, so that the viewers can follow the race from the enclosures. Bettors also often refer to these numbers when placing a wager on a horse of their choice. 
  • Jockey: Horse racing may look like an individual sport where each horse runs for itself, but in reality it is a team effort of the horse and the jockey that brings them both to the finish line. When the race card includes the names of jockeys, you can check their recent performance, see if they have ever ridden this horse before, or whether they have ever won at this particular race.
  • Trainer: Another member of the team, the trainer might be staying off the tracks, but it is their continuous work that helps the horse achieve outstanding results at the race. Checking their records and overall experience is a good practice if you are planning to place a bet.
  • Official rating: The official rating (OR) of a horse appears next to its name on the race card. This is an indication of the horse’s ability level. Better horses get a higher official rating, and in a competition it will determine how much weight each of them will be assigned. The higher the rating, the more the weight will be, in correlation of 1 additional pound per 1 OR point. But keep in mind that OR doesn’t reflect the odds or future guaranteed results. In fact, it can change depending on how well the horse performs in a race: it will increase after an outstanding result, drop if the outcome was poor, and stay the same if the horse performed largely as expected.

 

Cheltenham Runners on Friday – When Are They Confirmed?

The initial announcements for the Gold Cup Day races were made in the following chronological order:

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup: January 6, 2026
  • JCB Triumph Hurdle: January 20, 2026
  • Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle: January 20, 2026
  • Mares’ Chase: February 10, 2026
  • County Handicap Hurdle: February 17, 2026
  • Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle: February 17, 2026
  • Festival Hunters’ Chase: February 24, 2026

While these were preliminary declarations, final Gold Cup Day runners will be announced 48 hours before the start of each race. If there are any non-runners after that, trainers can announce them on the morning of the race. Typically, they have the option to do so up to 1.5 hours before the actual beginning of the race, however in certain conditions later non-runner declarations can happen too.

Odds experience a significant change both after the final declaration and when the non-runners are announced. Other changes that can influence the betting market are ground conditions, weather conditions, replacement of jockeys, or, of course, cancellation of the race. 

 

What Time Do Cheltenham Friday Races Start?

The current timeline for the Cheltenham Friday races is the following:

  • Gate opening: 10:30 am 
  • First race: 1:20 pm
  • Headline race: 4:00 pm
  • Last race: 5:20 pm

 

Gold Cup Day Atmosphere & Festival Finale

Cheltenham racing Friday stages the grand finale of the country’s biggest National Hunt horse racing meeting. With the Gold Cup race in the spotlight and a number of other highly competitive and prestigious races on the race card, it attracts the biggest crowds of all the Festival days. 

The Cheltenham runners on Friday are in for some intense rivalry that upholds the end-of-festival momentum. Apart from the heated action on the tracks, one of the biggest highlights of the day is the Gold Cup trophy presentation to the winner.

 

FAQ

When is Gold Cup Day?

Gold Cup Day is the last day of the Cheltenham Festival that usually takes place on Friday. This year it will be held on Friday, 13 March. 

What races are on Cheltenham Friday?

Cheltenham Friday includes 7 out of the Festival’s 28 races. These are: JCB Triumph Hurdle, County Handicap Hurdle, Mares’ Chase, Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, Cheltenham Gold Cup (feature race), Festival Hunters’ Chase, and Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle.

What time is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

The pinnacle of the Cheltenham Festival, the Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase starts at 4:00 pm on Friday, 13 March.

When are Cheltenham Friday runners announced?

The preliminary Cheltenham Friday race card is officially released several weeks before the event. Usually this happens between January and February. For events of this scale, final runners are confirmed 48 hours before the start of the race. Non-runners can be announced on the morning of the race.

How many races are on Gold Cup Day?

The Cheltenham Festival annually hosts 28 races. They are evenly distributed over the four days of the Festival. Cheltenham Friday races include 7 races. These are: JCB Triumph Hurdle, County Handicap Hurdle, Mares’ Chase, Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, Cheltenham Gold Cup (feature race), Festival Hunters’ Chase, and Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle.

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