The Cheltenham Festival in 2025 is moving next Tuesday, and the anticipation is already being built on the eve of the ‘biggest show on Turf’.
The meeting is the highlight of the national calendar of a race for hunting with about 250,000 people who are expected to gather at the Gloucestershire course for four days of sports and socializing.
So what do we know about Cheltenham? Let’s separate a little by little !!
When does the Cheltenham Festival start?
The meeting begins on Tuesday, March 11, and runs until Friday, March 14, Golden Cup Day.
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Why is Cheltenham Festival so impatiently expected?
It contains several races and classes I, including the Golden Cup, a champion obstacle, Queen Champion Chamse and a obstacle in stay.
It attracts the best coaches and best horses from all over the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
When are big races?
Each day has at least one feature race that takes place at 4pm in the UK.
Tuesday – the proud of the champion
Wednesday – Chase Queen Mother Champion
Thursday – Sceeple Chase (1520) and a sponge of melted (1600)
Friday – Cheltenham Gold Cup
Who are the top horses at this year’s Cheltenham Festival?
The list, led by Willie Mullins, trained Galopin des Champs, winner of Cheltenham Gold Cup in the last two years and favorite for this year’s race. Gelding can also boast of three Irish golden victories and two Savills Chase triumphs.
The Hill Constitution returns to Cheltenham this year after missing 12 months ago after Beetle pulled through Nicky Henderson’s barn. They will run in the proud of the champion.
Jonbon is another Henderson horse that missed last year. Strongly thoughtful to win at Chase Chase.
Which coaches are expected to shine at the Cheltenham Festival?
Willie Mullins was the most successful coach at 11 of the last 14 years and it is very likely that he will once again ask for a crown. The Irishman celebrated his 100th Cheltenham winner in 2024 and has a total of 103.
Follow Henderson, who will desperately desperate for his disappointment in 2024.
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Far from the race, what can Punters expect at the Cheltenham Festival?
They are not just horses that inspire people to appear in Cheltenham in their stings. Gambling is an obvious attraction and it is thought that around £ 750m pounds with bookmakers are set up each year.
There is also a social side with countless bars, restaurants and catering space interrupted on the track.
There is even a trade village where you can spend more of your hard -earned …
What is consumed at Cheltenham Festival?
Since the meeting coincides with the day of St. Patrick and thousands of Irish fans go to England, it is not surprising that Guinness is for many drinks.
It has been elaborated to consume about 275,000 pounds of ‘black things’ each year. Guinness even has its ‘village’ that contains large screens and bands that help in the revelators if they want to escape from the race.
Non-pickers can also enjoy a beautiful cup of tea with approximately 8000 gallons that are sold every year.
Tickets for the Cheltenham Festival 2025.
It’s not too late to secure your place with tickets on sale from various places, including Here at the Jockey Club.
How to watch Cheltenham Festival on television and through streams
In the UK you can watch all the races on ITV Racing and Racing TV. Racing TV is available through Sky and Virgin Media.
If you are not near the TV set, you can flow the event through ITV Racing and Racing TV.
