{"id":20756,"date":"2026-02-26T13:13:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20756"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:18:26","slug":"cheltenham-2026-racecards-all-festival-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/cheltenham-2026-racecards-all-festival-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheltenham 2026 Racecards \u2013 All Festival Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<div class=\"post_banner sticky\">\r\n                    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text\">\r\n                            <p>Choose your bet on <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\/uk\/cheltenham\">Cheltenham Festival<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\/uk\/cheltenham\">BET<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"responsibly\">18+ | Play responsibly | BeGambleAware.org<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its current format, the <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/when-is-cheltenham-2026-festival-dates-start-times\/\">Cheltenham Festival takes place<\/a> in the first half of March. It carries on for four days, with one of them often coinciding with St. Patrick\u2019s Day. Each race day hosts 7 races, so a total of 28 races are held during the Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we will break down all Cheltenham 2026 racecards, review the schedule and other key elements, and take a look at the headline races.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cheltenham Festival 2026 Racecards Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year the Cheltenham Festival will be held between Tuesday, 10 March and Friday, 13 March. The four days of the Festival are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champion Day (Tuesday, 10 March)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladies Day (Wednesday, 11 March)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick\u2019s Day (Thursday, 12 March)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold Cup Day (Friday, 13 March)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each day includes some of the most prestigious National Hunt races in the country. The 28 races that take place during the Cheltenham Festival are evenly distributed per day. Of course, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is the pinnacle of the entire meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheltenham Festival 2026 racecards include daily information on the races, start times for each, runners, their physical form, jockeys, and ground conditions (going). Often, race cards will also include horse odds, that is, how bookmakers see their chances of winning the race they participate in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing this information and how to correctly interpret it enhances both the day at the track experience and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\/uk\/cheltenham\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheltenham betting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>New customers can check the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"496\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/lobby\/promotions\/sportsbook\/welcome-boosted-odds-offer-cheltenham-festival-2026\">Cheltenham Welcome Offer at 7bet<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cheltenham 2026 Racecards by Festival Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once they are released, Cheltenham racecards will provide you with all the necessary information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/horse-racing\/fixtures\/\">horse racing fixture<\/a>. Frequently, the race schedule is released earlier, with the lists of runners and their jockey announced closer to the event date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 1 \u2013 Champion Day Racecards (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The daily race card for the Champion Day of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, 10 March<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Going: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Time<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Race<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Distance\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">1:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE SKYBET SUPREME NOVICES&#8217; HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about half a furlong\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 87yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a3150,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE SINGER ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY NOVICES&#8217; STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About two miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(1m 7f 199yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3200,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE MCCOY CONTRACTORS JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Registered as the FRED WINTER JUVENILE HURDLE) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about half a furlong\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 87yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO \u00a380,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE TRUSTMARQUE ULTIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Three miles about one furlong (3m 1f)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3150,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about half a furlong\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 87yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a3450,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE SUN RACING PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about four furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 4f 44yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3150,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE PRINCESS ROYAL NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP NOVICES&#8217; HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Three miles about six furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(3m 5f 201yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3100,000.00 Rating 0-145<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 2 \u2013 Ladies Day Racecards (Wednesday)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The daily race card for the Ladies Day of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, 11 March<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Going: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft; cross country: soft (heavy in places); old course hurdle: soft, old course chase: soft<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Time<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Race<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Distance\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">1:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE TURNERS NOVICES&#8217; HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM NOVICES&#8217; HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about five furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 5f)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a3150,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES&#8217; STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BROADWAY NOVICES&#8217; CHASE) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Three miles about one furlong\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(3m 1f)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3200,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about five furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 5f)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a3110,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE GLENFARCLAS CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Three mile five furlongs and 56 yards (3m 5f 56yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a375,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE BETMGM QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About two miles<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(1m 7f 199yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3400,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE DEBENHAMS JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About two miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(1m 7f 199yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3150,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (IN MEMORY OF SIR JOHNNY WEATHERBY) (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about half a furlong\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 87yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4-6YO \u00a380,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 3 \u2013 St Patrick\u2019s Day Racecards (Thursday)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The daily race card for the St. Patrick\u2019s Day of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, 12 March<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Going: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Time<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Race<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Distance\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">1:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE RYANAIR MARES&#8217; NOVICES&#8217; HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as THE DAWN RUN MARES&#8217; NOVICES&#8217; HURDLE) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about one furlong\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 179yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a3105,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE JACK RICHARDS NOVICES&#8217; LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as The GOLDEN MILLER) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about four and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 4f 127yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3125,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES&#8217; HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The DAVID NICHOLSON MARES&#8217; HURDLE) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about four and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 4f 56yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a3125,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE PADDY POWER STAYERS&#8217; HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About three miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 7f 213yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a3325,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The FESTIVAL TROPHY) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about four and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 4f 127yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3375,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About three miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 7f 213yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3110,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE ROSCONN GROUP FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS&#8217; HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Three miles about two and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(3m 2f 70yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a375,000.00 Rating 0-145<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 4 \u2013 Gold Cup Day Racecards (Friday)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The daily race card for the Gold Cup Day of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, 13 March<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Going: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Time<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Race<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Distance\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">1:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about one furlong\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 179yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO \u00a3150,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE WILLIAM HILL COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about one furlong\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 179yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3110,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE MRS PADDY POWER MARES&#8217; STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as THE LIBERTHINE MARES&#8217; STEEPLE CHASE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about four and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 4f 127yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3130,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES&#8217; HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The SPA NOVICES&#8217; HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About three miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 7f 213yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3150,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Three miles about two and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(3m 2f 70yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a3625,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS&#8217; STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)\u00a0 (CL 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Three miles about two and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(3m 2f 70yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+ \u00a350,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5:20 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS&#8217; HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about four and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 4f 56yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a375,000.00 Rating 0-145<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/lobby\/promotions\/sportsbook\/welcome-boosted-odds-offer-cheltenham-festival-2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cheltenham-festival-betting-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Cheltenham festival betting banner\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cheltenham-festival-betting-banner.jpg 600w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cheltenham-festival-betting-banner-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Read Cheltenham Racecards<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheltenham racecards are not just a timetable for the race day. They include a lot of information that will help bettors make informed decisions on which horse they want to back and what kind of betting market they should place their wager on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Race time:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Knowing the race time, you know when the final runners will be confirmed and what the window in which any horse can be declared a non-runner is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Horse number:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a number assigned to the horse for the race. It doesn\u2019t reflect its odds or chances to win, but is rather helping viewers identify each horse in a fast moving race. Punters also use these numbers when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placing horse racing bets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jockey:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A lot of the horse\u2019s behaviour on the track depends on which jockey leads it in the race. You can find this information on the race card and check both the jockey\u2019s recent performances and historical record at this particular race.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trainer:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each trainer has their individual style of preparing a horse for a race. They also have historical records of performing in various races.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On Cheltenham racecards, weight is usually indicated next to the horse\u2019s name and is given in stones and pounds (for example, 9-7, i.e. 9 stones and 7 pounds). This includes the saddle, equipment, additional weights if necessary, and the jockey. Punters need this information because weight can affect the acceleration, work differently in different ground conditions, and have a strong impact over longer distances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Official rating:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Official rating (OR) shows the horse\u2019s ability level. It directly determines the weight a horse should be carrying in a handicap race. Horses with higher OR are considered better, thus are assigned more weight in correlation 1 OR point equals to 1 pound. Keep in mind that official rating can change depending on the previous race results: increase if the horse finished impressively, drop if it showed poor results, and stay the same if it ran as expected. That\u2019s why it is an evaluation of past performances rather than guaranteed future results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Form figures:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Form figures show the recent performances of the horse, helping the punters decide if they see it as capable of a good result in the current race. They are arranged from the oldest to the latest. Each number indicates the place in which the horse finished the race, with 0 indicating 10th place or below. A dash \u201c-\u201d in this string means a season break. Letters also reflect various outcomes, like \u201cfell\u201d or \u201cunseated rider\u201d. These are more common in jump racing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Races at Cheltenham Festival 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each race conducted at the Cheltenham Festival holds incredible value and prestige for the winners. As reflected in the Cheltenham racecards, each day also features a headline race that stands out as the highlight of the schedule. It is usually the most prestigious contest of the day and, as a rule, carries the highest prize money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following key races are featured as the headline races for each day of the Cheltenham Festival 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Champion Hurdle<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tuesday, 10 March \u2013 Champion Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4:00 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Classification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about 2 miles and 1\/2 furlong (2 miles and 87 yards or 3,298 metres)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of obstacles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8 hurdles<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Horses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> male and female horses aged four years or older<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prize money:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3450,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Established: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1927<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Golden Ace (7 years old)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winning jockey:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lorcan Williams<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winning trainer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jeremy Scott<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Queen Mother Champion Chase<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wednesday, 11 March \u2013 Ladies Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4:00 pm <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Classification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about 2 miles (1 mile 7 furlongs and 199 yards, or 3,199 metres)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of obstacles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 13 fences<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Horses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> male and female horses aged five years or older<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prize money:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3400,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Established:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1959<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Marine Nationale (8 years old)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winning jockey:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sean Flanagan<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winning trainer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Barry Connell<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stayers\u2019 Hurdle<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thursday, 12 March \u2013 St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3:20 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Classification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about 3 miles (2 miles 7 furlongs and 213 yards, or 4,785 metres)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of obstacles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12 hurdles<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Horses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> male and female horses aged four years or older<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prize money:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3325,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Established:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1912<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bob Olinger (10 years old)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winning jockey:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rachael Blackmore<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winning trainer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Henry de Bromhead<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gold Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Friday, 13 March \u2013 Gold Cup Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4:00 pm\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Classification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about 3 miles 2\u00bd furlongs (3 miles 2 furlongs and 70 yards, or 5,294 m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of obstacles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 fences<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Horses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> male and female horses aged five years or older\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prize money:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3625,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Established:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1924<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inothewayurthinkin (7 years old)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winning jockey:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mark Walsh<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latest winning trainer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gavin Cromwell<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\/uk\/cheltenham\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cheltenham-betting-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Cheltenham betting banner\" width=\"768\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cheltenham-betting-banner.jpg 768w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cheltenham-betting-banner-300x83.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When Are Cheltenham 2026 Racecards Released?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earliest entries for this year\u2019s Cheltenham Festival were released on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 and included initial runners for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Queen Mother Champion Chase, and Ryanair Chase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remaining Cheltenham racecards were released step by step in the period between 13 January and 24 February 2026. Here is the full timeline:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>January 6, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheltenham Gold Cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queen Mother Champion Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ryanair Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>January 13, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champion Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mares\u2019 Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stayers\u2019 Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>January 20, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supreme Novices\u2019 Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turners Novices\u2019 Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albert Bartlett Novices\u2019 Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triumph Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkle Challenge Trophy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown Advisory Novices\u2019 Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>February 10, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mares\u2019 Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mares\u2019 Novices\u2019 Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>February 17, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultima Handicap Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coral Cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pertemps Final<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plate Handicap Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim Muir Handicap Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys\u2019 Handicap Hurdle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Annual Handicap Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Hunt Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jack Richards Novices\u2019 Handicap Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross Country Handicap Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>February 24, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champion Bumper\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunters\u2019 Chase<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These Cheltenham racecards include early declared runners. The final declarations, i.e. the confirmed runners, will be announced within the 48 hour window for each race. Trainers still retain the right to withdraw a horse for various reasons after that, for example, unfavourable ground conditions or health issues. Officially, they can do it up until 1.5 hours before the start of the race, but later withdrawals are also allowed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important for bettors to keep the possibility of morning-of-race changes in mind because they can significantly affect the odds and the outcome of the race.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other morning-of-race changes include ground and weather conditions, jockey changes (for example, due to injury or health issues), weight and equipment changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cheltenham Racecards FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Where can I see Cheltenham 2026 racecards?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All major bookmaking platforms that offer horse racing markets will include Cheltenham Festival 2026 racecards. You can check them out on 7bet, alongside the offered odds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>When are final runners confirmed?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final runners are confirmed 48 hours before the race starts. Non-runners can still withdraw before the start of the race due to ground conditions or health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How many races are at the Cheltenham Festival?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the current format, Cheltenham Festival annually hosts 28 races. They are evenly distributed over the four days of the event, making it 7 races per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do Cheltenham racecards include odds?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Cheltenham racecards include odds. They also provide useful information on the horse\u2019s physical form, jockey colours, trainer details, ground conditions, horse\u2019s official rating (OR), and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #18ae62;\"><b><i>Betting is only available to participants aged 18 years and over. Please bet responsibly. BeGambleAware.org<\/i><\/b><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In its current format, the Cheltenham Festival takes place in the first half of March. 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