UK Racecourse · South West
Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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The spiritual home of jump racing
Cheltenham Racecourse is widely regarded as the home of National Hunt racing. Nestled in the Cotswolds below Cleeve Hill, the course hosts the famous Cheltenham Festival each March, the pinnacle of the jumps season.
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Cheltenham Guides & Articles
Everything written about Cheltenham, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
1Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
2How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- Arkle's 3 Gold Cup Wins 1964-66: Cheltenham LegendHow Arkle won three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups, beating Mill House and becoming steeplechasing's greatest champion. Race details inside.
- The History of Cheltenham RacecourseThe complete history of Cheltenham Racecourse from 1815 to the present day, covering the Festival's evolution, legendary champions, and how Prestbury Park became the home of National Hunt racing.
The big races
7The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- Champion Day at Cheltenham Festival: The Complete GuideChampion Day opens the Cheltenham Festival with the Champion Hurdle, Arkle Trophy and more. Here's everything you need to know about Day One.
- Champion Hurdle Winners: The Full Roll of Honour (1970-2026)Every Champion Hurdle winner since 1970 - horse, age, starting price, jockey and trainer - with the trends that emerge across the full roll of honour. Source-verified.
- Cheltenham Gold Cup Winners: The Full Roll of Honour (1970-2026)Every Cheltenham Gold Cup winner since 1970 - horse, age, starting price, jockey and trainer - with the trends that emerge across the full roll of honour. Source-verified.
- Queen Mother Champion Chase Winners: The Full Roll of Honour (1970-2026)Every Queen Mother Champion Chase winner since 1970 - horse, age, starting price, jockey and trainer - with the trends that emerge across the full roll of honour. Source-verified.
- Stayers' Hurdle Winners: The Full Roll of Honour (1970-2026)Every Stayers' Hurdle winner since 1970 - horse, age, starting price, jockey and trainer - with the trends that emerge across the full roll of honour. Source-verified.
- The Cheltenham Festival: Complete GuideYour complete guide to the Cheltenham Festival — Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, and how to enjoy the meeting.
- Gold Cup Friday at Cheltenham: Complete GuideComplete guide to Gold Cup Friday at the Cheltenham Festival, covering the Gold Cup, Triumph Hurdle, Albert Bartlett and the atmosphere on the biggest day of jump racing.
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