Stabling
John Morrison is the Stable Manager and is available to assist with any stabling arrangements. Stable and staff accommodation can be booked via the online booking form.
We kindly ask that bookings are done no later than 1pm the day before racing.
John can be contacted by telephone on +44 (0)1242 537 609 / +44 (0)7584 683 232 or via email Cheltenham.Stables@thejockeyclub.co.uk.
Racing Staff Accommodation
Hunters Lodge provides on-site overnight accommodation for stable staff looking after runners, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate under 18’s.
Those attending with runners are offered a complimentary meal on the day they have a runner, as well as free tea and coffee. There is also a facility within the stable yard where those attending with runners can help themselves to hot drinks.
Horseboxes
Horsebox entry to the stables is off New Barn Lane (B4075), please follow the red route, AA signs will mark all major approach routes and will include signage for horseboxes.
Best Turned Out Prizes
We are pleased to offer Best Turned Out Prizes to grooms for every race here at Cheltenham. All races throughout the season have a minimum BTO prize of £150, increased to a minimum of £200 at the Festival.
Best Turned Out winning grooms will also receive a picture of them with their horse in the parade ring after the race day.
Gallops
Exercise facilities for horses engaged to run and staying overnight are open daily during race meetings from 7.30am to 9.30am but please check with the Stable Manager in case weather conditions dictate alternative arrangements. The gallops are located in the centre of the course and is signposted from the horse walk.
Cross Country Races
Horses entered in the Cross Country races, which haven’t run in this type of race previously, will need to school over selected fences as required by the race conditions. Please call Jon Pullin on +44 (0)7966 154 962 to arrange a time.
