THE 2025/26 SEASON BEGINS IN...
Friday 24 October 2025
JUMP RACING RETURNS
Friday marks the opening day of Cheltenham’s calendar, offering traditional racing fans and sports enthusiasts their long-awaited fix. It’s a chance to welcome back the sport’s biggest names, spot rising stars in action, and get a first glimpse of what’s new for the season ahead.
The Jockey Gym returns to Cheltenham for The Showcase, where the team from GBR will be hosting jockey masterclasses, demonstrations and signings. Racegoers can enjoy fun challenges, including the opportunity to to test friends and family to see who's stronger than a winning jockey. There will also be the chance to meet some friendly Shetland ponies - the starting point in the ridden career of many of today's best jockeys.
Under 18’s race free. Please ensure you order your free childrens' ticket from our ticketing page.
Timings and races are subject to change
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
Type |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
1:15 |
The Foundation Developments Handicap Hurdle Race (0-140) (Class 3) | 2m abt 4f |
Hurdle |
 |
1:50 |
The William Hill Top Price Guarantee Novices' Steeple Chase (Class 2) |
Abt 2m |
Steeple Chase |
|
2:25 |
The squareintheair.com Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) | Abt 2m |
Steeple Chase |
|
| 3:00 | The Sky Bet Novices’ Hurdle (Registered as the Sharp) (Grade 2) | 2m abt 1/2f | Hurdle | |
3:35 |
The Glenfarclas Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (0-125) (Class 3) |
3m abt 1f |
Steeple Chase |
|
4:10 |
The Cotswold Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2) | 2m abt 4f |
Hurdle |
|
4:45 |
The Abu Dhabi Digital Markets Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race (0-140) (Class 3) | 2m abt 1/2f |
Hurdle |
Select your enclosure
Club/Tatts Enclosure
There's no better way to enjoy the day at Cheltenham than from the Club/Tatts Enclosure. It's an experience to remember with access to all public areas and spectacular views from the main grandstand, lawn or Winning Post. In addition to paddock viewing access, you can enjoy the Hall of Fame, all the public areas of the Princess Royal Stand.
Best Mate Enclosure
Best Mate Enclosure offers an atmosphere like no other. Arguably with the best views of the racing directly opposite the main grandstand and adjacent to the finish line. Best Mate is a favourite spot for groups, offering the perfect setting for a day of unforgettable racing action and celebration.
Enhance your day
The Mandarin Restaurant
Our friendly, cosy, on-site pub offers a fantastic experience all season.
National Hunt Room Restaurant
The National Hunt Room is one of our limited restaurants that is course facing and positioned in the main grandstand.
Private Boxes
Create your perfect Private Box experience, with views over the course and extended views. Non-Festival packages starting from ten people.
