Fixtures and Tickets

The Open 16th - 18th November 2012

Two more great days of racing magic, adding up to a fabulous festival of fun, with 120 trade stands in The Open Shopping Village, a great atmosphere in the grandstands, bars and restaurants and an historic race as the centrepiece of the meeting. Gates open at 10.00am on Saturday and 11.05am on Sunday. First race times: 1.20pm Saturday, 1.10pm Sunday. Last race times: 4.10pm Saturday, 4.00pm Sunday.

• 16th November: Countryside Day
• 17th November: Paddy Power Gold Cup Day
• 18th November: The Open Sunday

The International 14th & 15th December 2012

An outstanding two days of the highest class action, featuring one of the most valuable hurdle races of the entire season. This is also the perfect time to treat family, friends and colleagues to a great day out. Gates open at 10.00am. First race times: 12.00pm Friday, 12.10pm Saturday. Last race times: 3.30pm Friday, 3.40pm Saturday.

New Year's Day 1st January 2013

A firm family favourite at Cheltenham, with large and enthusiastic crowds determined to enjoy the festive fresh air and welcome in the New Year in style. The celebrations are top class, but so too is the racing. Gates open at 10.30am, with the first race at 12.30pm and the last race at 3.55pm.

Festival Trials Day 26th January 2013

The best one day Jump racing meeting anywhere, with seven races of huge quality that also provide some final clues to the destination of the big prizes at The Festival, including a valuable trial for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Gates open at 11.00am, with the first race at 12.55pm and the last race at 4.15pm.

The Festival 12th - 15th March 2013

The shining jewel in Jump racing’s crown. Four days of magic, magnificence and madness, played out by the best horses, jockeys and trainers, on a stage framed by the Cotswold Hills, to a crowd of 230,000 people having the time of their lives. Gates open at 10.30am, with the first race each day at 1.30pm and the last race each day at 5.15pm.

• 12th March: Champion Day
• 13th March: Ladies Day
• 14th March: St Patrick's Thursday
• 15th March: Cheltenham Gold Cup Day

The April Meeting 17th & 18th April 2013

PLEASE NOTE The date of this fixture for 2013 is yet to be finally confirmed.

Enjoy everything that Cheltenham has to offer at a more relaxed pace than The Festival, with two days of highly competitive springtime Jump racing action. The dates for this fixture in 2013 are subject to confirmation.