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.
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 |
The Showcase Friday Highlights!
Plan Your Day
Directions and Parking
All you need to know about car parking, coach drop-offs, local bus services and taxi drop-offs to Cheltenham Racecourse.
Plan Your Visit
Do you want to make the most out of your day at Cheltenham Racecourse? Read our all you need to know for your day at the races.
Racing FAQs
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Cheltenham Racecourse App
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Guide to Enclosures
We have three enclosures at Cheltenham, read our guide to ensure you visit the races in your perfect enclosure.
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Under 18s go FREE
Under 18s race for free at the majority of Jockey Club racedays.
Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Do you want to make the most out of your day at Cheltenham Racecourse? Read our all you need to know for your day at the races.
Directions and Parking
All you need to know about car parking, coach drop-offs, local bus services and taxi drop-offs to Cheltenham Racecourse.
Racing FAQs
Are you visiting Cheltenham Racecourse and have some questions? Read our most commonly asked questions.
Upcoming Racedays
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Our mission is to act for the long-term good of British horseracing but we also have a responsibility to our customers and beyond and are determined to have a positive impact on the world around us. In 2012 we launched the Going Green programme to engage our colleagues and get their help with improving the environmental impact of our business.
