Friday 27 - Saturday 28 October 2023
The Showcase
The home of jumps returns
THE WAIT IS OVER. WE ARE BACK.
The Showcase raises the curtain to the 2023/24 Cheltenham season, once again, the thundering hooves, eager participants and excited fans will return to the Home of Jump Racing on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 October 2023.
The meeting showcases the sport of racing, giving racegoers the chance to learn about different racehorse ownership experiences, as well as special Q&A sessions with racing greats, setting the scene for the drama, history and heroics that will unfold as the season progresses.
Under 18’s race free and do not require a ticket to enter.
Timings and races are subject to change
GATES OPEN
11:30
raceday preview
12:45 - 1:15
Live in the Parade Ring
First Race
1:35
LAST Race
5:05
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
1:35 |
The Foundation Developments Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-140) (Class 3) | 2m abt ½f |
Hurdle |
2:10 |
The squareintheair.com Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2) |
Abt 2m |
Steeple Chase |
2:45 |
The TrustATrader Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2) | 2m abt 4f |
Hurdle |
| 3:20 | The 2023 Thoroughbred Census Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) | 2m abt 4f | Steeple Chase |
3:55 |
Sky Bet Novices’ Hurdle (Registered as the Sharp) (Grade 2) |
2m abt ½f |
Hurdle |
4:30 |
The Close Brothers Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (0-125) (Class 3) | 3m abt 1f |
Steeple Chase |
5:05 |
The Abu Dhabi Digital Markets Handicap Hurdle Race (0-140) (Class 3) | 2m abt 4f |
Hurdle |
Gates Open
11:15
raceday preview
12:30 - 13:00
Live in the Parade Ring
First Race
1:15
Last Race
4:45
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
Type |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
1:15 |
The EPIC Value at William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) | Abt 2m |
Steeple Chase |
 |
1:50 |
The Masterson Holdings Hurdle Race (Class 2) | 2m abt ½f |
Hurdle |
|
2:25 |
The EPIC Jumps Season at William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) |
3m abt 1f |
Steeple Chase |
 |
| 3:00 | The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) | Abt 3m | Hurdle |  |
3:35 |
The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2) |
Abt 3m |
Hurdle |
|
4:10 |
The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2) | 3m ½f |
Steeple Chase |
|
4:45 |
The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 2) | Abt 2m | NH Flat Race |
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE SHOWCASE
Away from the track we will be showcasing the sport of racing. You'll have the chance to learn about racehorse ownership experiences in the Syndicate Village and discover the stories and personalities behind the sport with special Q&A sessions.
Don't miss out on seeing the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup trophy up close and a special book signing session on Saturday with Nicky Henderson under the crescent walkway.
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