Friday 11 December 2026
The Christmas Meeting Friday
Buy Tickets Book HospitalityTHE CHRISTMAS MEETING FRIDAY
Celebrate Christmas at the Home of Jump Racing with friends or colleagues, combining the excitement of top-class racing with the spirit of the season. Enjoy a full day of celebrations, with festive entertainment across the site and a vibrant atmosphere both on and off the track.
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is a Christmas Meeting favourite, a challenge that demands tactical riding and stamina. Run over Cheltenham’s famous banks, ditches and turns, it’s a true test that rewards bold riding and keeps racegoers on their toes.
Throughout the day, The Centaur provides the ideal space to gather, raise a glass, and get stuck in to our festive activities.
Under 18’s race free.
Timings and races are subject to change
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
Type |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 | The British E.B.F. National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Qualifier) | 2m abt 1f | Hurdle | |
12:40 |
The Santa - The Visit 'Chasing Excellence Novices' Steeple Chase (Class 2) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
Steeple Chase | |
13:15 |
The Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) |
2m abt 1f |
Hurdle | |
13:50 |
The Turners Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) | 3m about 2 1/2f | Steeple Chase |  |
| 14:25 | The Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase Series (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Class 2) | 2m about 41/2f | Steeple Chase | |
| 15:00 | The Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) | 3m abt 5½f | Steeple Chase | |
15:35 |
The CITIPOST Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) |
Abt 3m |
Hurdle |
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Witness exhilarating racing from your base for the day, award-winning dishes using fresh, local, and seasonal produce, served to the highest standard.
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