Cheltenham Festival 2027
Tuesday, 16 March 2027 to Friday, 19 March 2027
Four days, the biggest week of the jumps season and the biggest betting week of the year in Britain.
| Dates | Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March 2027 |
|---|---|
| Course | Cheltenham |
| Gold Cup | Grade 1, 3m 2f 70y, on the Friday |
Feature race each day
| Day | Feature race | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 16 March | Champion Hurdle | Champion Day |
| Wednesday 17 March | Queen Mother Champion Chase | Ladies Day |
| Thursday 18 March | Stayers' Hurdle and Ryanair Chase | St Patrick's Thursday |
| Friday 19 March | Cheltenham Gold Cup | Gold Cup Day |
Recent Gold Cup winners
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gaelic Warrior 11-4 joint favourite | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend |
| 2025 | Inothewayurthinkin 15-2 | Gavin Cromwell | Mark Walsh |
| 2024 | Galopin Des Champs 10-11 favourite | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend |
- Willie Mullins and Paul Townend have won two of the last three Gold Cups together.
Our record at Cheltenham
Every single we've tipped at Cheltenham since October 2025, settled against the official result. Winners and losers.
| Date | Race | Selection | Price | Result | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-24 | 4.10 Cheltenham | Taurus Bay | 11/4 | lost | −2.50 |
| 2026-01-24 | 4.10 Cheltenham | Act Of Innocence | 9/4 | non-runner | 0.00 |
| 2026-01-24 | 3.35 Cheltenham | Impose Toi | 1/1 | lost | −3.00 |
| 2025-12-13 | 12.40 Cheltenham | The Jukebox Kid | 2/1 | lost | −2.50 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2.25 Cheltenham | Copperhead | 14/1 | lost | −3.00 |
| 2025-12-12 | 12.05 Cheltenham | Lisbane Park | 8/1 | lost | −3.00 |
Our tips for Cheltenham Festival
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