Cheltenham Festival highlights 2016

The Festival is one of the most prestigious events in the world horse racing calendar, and includes the historic Cheltenham Gold Cup

Mar 15: CHAMPIONS DAY

Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy

Mar 16: LADIES DAY

Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase

Mar 17: ST PATRICK’S THURSDAY

Ryanair World Hurdle

Mar 18: GOLD CUP DAY

Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup

CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP

New Course: 3 miles 21/2 furlongs, 22 fences

Open ditch

2015 winner: Coneygree Jockey: Nico de Boinville Trainer: Mark Bradstock

Start

First circuit

Water jump

Second

Third

Finish

Source: Cheltenham Festival

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