Cheltenham Festival highlights 2017

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

Mar 14: CHAMPION DAY
Stan James Champion Hurdle
Challenge Trophy

Mar 15: LADIES DAY
Betway Queen Mother Champion
Steeple Chase

Mar 16: ST PATRICK’S THURSDAY
Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle

Mar 17: GOLD CUP DAY
Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup


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

2016 winner: Don Cossack Jockey: Bryan Cooper
Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Open ditch
Water jump
First circuit
Second
Third
Start
Finish

Source: Cheltenham Festival
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