Friday 14 November 2025
Countryside Day
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Friday 14 November 2025
Where the great outdoors meets jump racing
Buy Tickets Book HospitalityWHERE THE GREAT OUTDOORS MEETS THE HOME OF JUMP RACING
Join us for Countryside Day, celebrating the very best of rural life and top-class sport — a day for anyone who loves the countryside and the traditions that make it special.
Arrive early to enjoy our pre-racing Parade Ring displays, including a look at the different types of hounds used by local packs, and an insight into an unusual career for retired racehorses on the hills of Dartmoor.
Following this, join our raceday presenters for The Preview Show, live from the Winner’s Enclosure. They'll be joined by racing greats and special guests to preview the afternoon’s action, share exclusive insights, and hopefully tip some winners!
Under 18’s race free. Please ensure you order your free childrens' ticket from our ticketing page.
Friday's Entertainment
Countryside Day in the Parade Ring
11:45am - 12:00pm: Local hunts showcasing different types of hounds
12:05pm - 12:20pm: Dartmoor Hawking - Recycled Racehorses Falconry
Live Music on November Friday
The Guinness Village – pre racing, between races and post racing
Cheltenham favourites LAMPA return to The Guinness Village, playing throughout the day with a mix of Irish favourites and greatest hits. After the racing, the fun continues for an hour of post racing music - what better way to end your day with us than getting the gang together for a final celebration at The Home of Jump Racing.
Centaur – post racing only
Join Tommy and The Fuse in the Centaur for an hour of feel-good acoustic tunes that’ll have you swaying along and soaking up the good vibes. Please note this will be a slower tempo to pre-2024 Centaur post racing music - tables and chairs will remain in place, limiting the capacity.
Timings and races are subject to change.
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
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1:10 |
The Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-125) (Class 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Staying Hurdle Series Final) |
2m abt 5f |
Hurdle |
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| 1:45 | The Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Listed) | 3m abt 1/2f | Steeple Chase |  |
| 2:20 | The Shloer Steeplechase (Grade 2) | 2m | Steeple Chase |  |
| 2:55 | The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeplechase (Class 2) | 3m abt 5½f | Steeple Chase |  |
3:30 |
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2) |
2m abt 5f |
Hurdle |
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4:00 |
The Valda Energy Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-125) (Class 3) |
2m abt ½f |
Hurdle |
What to expect at Countryside Day...
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