The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious and eagerly anticipated events in the horse racing calendar. Held every year in March, the four-day meeting is a showcase of the best jump racing in the world, with some of the most talented horses, jockeys and trainers taking part.
For racegoers, the Cheltenham Festival is the chance to witness some of the most thrilling and exciting races of the year. For bettors, it’s the ideal opportunity to make some money. But what date is the Cheltenham Festival 2021?
What date is Cheltenham Festival 2021?
The 2021 Cheltenham Festival will take place from Tuesday 16th March to Friday 19th March. This is a change from recent years, with the Festival previously taking place in early April.
Highlights of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival is always one of the most exciting and anticipated events in the horse racing calendar. The 2021 Festival will be no different, with some of the most thrilling races of the year taking place during the four-day meeting.
The Champion Hurdle is the feature race of the Festival, with an impressive £450,000 in prize money up for grabs. This race is usually contested by the best hurdlers in the world, with some of the most celebrated horses in the sport taking to the track.
The Queen Mother Champion Chase is another highlight of the Festival, with the best chasers in the world competing for a lucrative £350,000 prize. This race is usually won by the fastest and most agile chasers, and the thrill of watching them take on the infamous Cheltenham fences is something that no racegoer should miss.
Other races at the Cheltenham Festival 2021
The Cheltenham Festival is renowned for its thrilling and exciting races, but there are plenty of other races that should not be overlooked. Some of the other races taking place at the 2021 Festival include:
Novices’ Hurdles
- Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle – a Grade 1 race for novice hurdlers, with a prize of £125,000.
- Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – a Grade 1 race for novice hurdlers, with a prize of £100,000.
- Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle – a Grade 1 race for novice hurdlers, with a prize of £100,000.
Chases
- Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase – a Grade 1 race for chasers, with a prize of £350,000.
- Ryanair Chase – a Grade 1 race for chasers, with a prize of £250,000.
- JLT Novices’ Chase – a Grade 1 race for novice chasers, with a prize of £125,000.
Hurdles
- Unibet Champion Hurdle – a Grade 1 race for hurdlers, with a prize of £450,000.
- Stayers’ Hurdle – a Grade 1 race for hurdlers, with a prize of £250,000.
- Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle – a Grade 1 race for novice hurdlers, with a prize of £125,000.
How to get tickets for the Cheltenham Festival 2021
Tickets for the 2021 Cheltenham Festival are now on sale. Tickets are available to purchase online from the official Cheltenham website. Alternatively, you can buy tickets from the box office at the racecourse.
Tickets for each day of the Festival cost £45, while a four-day ticket costs £160. There are various other packages available, such as hospitality packages and VIP tickets.
Where to watch the Cheltenham Festival 2021
The 2021 Cheltenham Festival will be broadcast live on ITV and Racing TV. The ITV coverage will be available to watch on the ITV Hub, while Racing TV will provide live coverage throughout the four days of the Festival.
As well as television coverage, the Cheltenham Festival will be available to watch through online streaming services. Fans will be able to watch the races on the Cheltenham website and on their mobile devices.
Tips for betting at the Cheltenham Festival 2021
The Cheltenham Festival is the ideal opportunity for bettors to make some money. However, punters should be aware that the races at the Festival can be unpredictable, and it is important to do your research before betting.
- Research the horses and jockeys competing in the races. Look at their form, and try to identify any horses that may have an advantage.
- Look for trends in past Cheltenham Festivals. Look for horses that have performed well in previous years, and use this information to back horses with a good chance of success.
- Keep an eye on the weather. The going at Cheltenham can be unpredictable, and the weather can have a major impact on the outcome of the races.
- Be aware of the bookmakers’ odds. Check the bookmakers’ odds in the days leading up to the Festival, and look for horses with good value.
Conclusion
The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the horse racing calendar. This year’s Festival will take place from Tuesday 16th March to Friday 19th March, and will be full of thrilling and exciting races.
Tickets for the Festival are now on sale, and can be purchased online or from the box office at the racecourse. The Festival will be broadcast live on television and streamed online.
For bettors, the Cheltenham Festival is the ideal opportunity to make some money. However, it is important to do your research before betting, and to be aware of the bookmakers’ odds.
The 2021 Cheltenham Festival is sure to be an unforgettable event, and no racegoer or bettor should miss out on the chance to witness some of the best jump racing in the world.