Friday 12 December 2025
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.
Entertainment off the track
CHRISTMAS TIPPING COMPETITION
It's finally time to settle that age old debate amongst your friends... which one of you really does give the best tips? Simply tip your winners and submit your ticket before the start of the second race to be in with the chance to win some fantastic prizes and your chance to be crowned Cheltenham Champion Christmas Tipster 2025.
Free entry tickets can be found in your racecard or collected from the Tote and Customer Information Points.
FESTIVE PHOTOBOOTH - VESTEY BAR
Swing by our festive photobooth and capture the magic of Cheltenham at Christmas. Whether you're celebrating a win or simply enjoying the atmosphere, make sure to leave with a photo finish smile!
FESTIVE DRESS COMPETITION
We want to see your Christmas spirit, whether it’s your favourite Christmas jumper, a Christmas hat, antlers, or anything in between! Our team will be on the look out for individuals who are looking particularly festive, with plenty of great prizes to award.
So get involved, show us your festive style, and make sure you’re seen - you could be one of our winners!
Timings and races are subject to change
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 SSS Super Alloys Novices' Steeple Chase (Class 2) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
Hurdle |
|
13:15 |
The Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) |
2m abt 1f |
Hurdle | |
13:50 |
The Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Coming Soon Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) | 3m about 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 |
|
