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Friday 15 - Saturday 16 December 2023

THE CHRISTMAS MEETING

 

Commence your Christmas celebrations at Cheltenham Racecourse over a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 December. With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for all, this two-day meeting is a highlight of  the Christmas racing calendar and kick starts the festive sporting season.

 

Off the track a Christmas Extravaganza themed raceday including Santa’s Grotto on Saturday

and Got2Sing Choir entertaining racegoers with Christmas Carols across the weekend.

 

The Tattersalls Cheltenham Sales are back on the Friday of  The Christmas Meeting, the racing sales will offer a select group of winning and placed point-to-pointers and form horses after racing in the sales ring.

 

Under 18’s race free and do not require a ticket to enter.

Timings and races are subject to change.

 

 

Gates Open

10:00am

First Race

12:05pm

Last Race

3:35pm

Start Times

Race

Distance

Type

12:05 The British E.B.F. National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Qualifier) 2m abt 1f Hurdle

12:40

The Cheltenham & South-West Racing Club Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)

2m abt 4f

Hurdle

1:15

The Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

2m abt 1f

Hurdle

1:50

The Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)

2m abt 4½f

Steeple Chase

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2:25

The Unibet Middle Distance Veterans Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)

2m abt 4½f

Steeple Chase

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3.00 The Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 3m abt 5½f Steeple Chase image029h9.png

3:35

The CITIPOST Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2)

Abt 3m

Hurdle

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Gates Open

10:00am

First Race

12:05pm

Last Race

3:35pm

Start Times

Race

Distance

Type

12:05

The JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Class 2)

2m abt 1f

Hurdle

12:40

The John Wyke Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)

3m abt 1½f

Steeple Chase

1:15

The Quintessentially Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)

2m abt ½ f

Steeple Chase

1:50

The Virgin Bet December Gold Cup (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Class 1) (Premier Handicap)

2m abt 4½f

Steeple Chase

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2:25 The Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) 3m abt 2f Steeple Chase image029h9.png
3:00

The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2)

Abt 3m

Hurdle

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3:35

The Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)

2m 4½f

Hurdle

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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

 

  • Friday will be filled with Christmas cheer across the racecourse with entertainment from The Hipcats performing Christmas hits on the Quevega Stage to Got2Sing Choir entertaining racegoers with Christmas Carols throughout the day.
  • Saturday is our Christmas Extravaganza themed family fun including meeting Santa and his elves in Santa’s Grotto, visit the tented village from gates open till the last race for your chance to meet Santa.
  • Santa’s elves will be joining Santa on Saturday to help with your Christmas crafts including - letters to Santa, making a magical Christmas wish to leave on the special night and designing snowflakes from 10:00 to 15:30.
  • Pampered Pony rides will also be available from Santa's Grotto on Saturday at 10:00 till 15:30 for children of all ages to enjoy around the tented village.
  • The Hipcats and Got2Sing will also return on Saturday for festive music and entertainment throughout the day.
  • The festivities don't stop there as on both Friday and Saturday a living snow globe will glide gracefully through best mate plaza at 11:30 - 12:00 and between the first, second & third race.

 

This is free to all Club/Tatts racegoers and don’t forget under 18’s are free!

MAKE THE MOST  OUT OF THE CHRISTMAS MEETING

MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE CHRISTMAS MEETING

Festivities are really starting to ramp up when Cheltenham’s Christmas Meeting comes along. So, round up your troops and start your Christmas merriment at Cheltenham Racecourse. Saturday will see family festivities with Santa's Grotto and Pony rides!

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MAKE THE MOST  OUT OF THE CHRISTMAS MEETING

MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE CHRISTMAS MEETING

Festivities are really starting to ramp up when Cheltenham’s Christmas Meeting comes along. So, round up your troops and start your Christmas merriment at Cheltenham Racecourse. Saturday will see family festivities with Santa's Grotto and Pony rides!

Tradestands

Tradestands

Take a look at the retailers in attendance at The Christmas Meeting for all of your shopping needs.

Private Boxes

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Under 18s go FREE

Under 18s go FREE

Under 18s race for free at the majority of Jockey Club racedays. 

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