The Showcase

Jumping behind the scenes on 16th and 17th October

A wonderful chance to combine top quality Jump racing with the opportunity to find out more about how racing operates.

Our first fixture of the season quickens the pulse as the leading jockeys and trainers return to Jump racing's most famous arena. Now in its third year, The Showcase features seven highly competitive races each day, and also offers the chance to see, hear about and partcipate in some of the aspects of racing that are normally off-limits. Learn how a horse is saddled, how a fence is built or what horses get up to in their retirement. Visit the weighing room and the commentary box, meet some of the jockeys, venture inside the parade ring or even present a trophy.

On Saturday of The Showcase, Cheltenham Racecourse and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway have teamed up to offer an exclusive new package. For just £30 per adult for a train ride and race track entry, this represents fantastic value. What's more, under 18s go free.

Explore GWR's amazing array of engines and workshops with yard tours from 9.30am before setting off in style on the 11.30am train for a glorious journey through the splendour of the Cotswold contryside before arriving at at Cheltenham station. Then armed with your Showcase map, you can enjoy an unforgettable introduction to the world of horseracing - before returning once more via the afternoon trains back to Toddington to make your way home.

Book today and you can enjoy the ride of a lifetime with the Super Showcase ticket. Click here to book now.

In addition, the Charles Owen Pony Racing Finals will take place from 12.45pm on Saturday 17th October. This is a great chance to see our young stars of the future in action.

Once again this year, The Showcase coincides with the famous Cheltenham Literature Festival, which runs from 9 to 18 October. Names such as Richard Hammond, Jeremy Paxman, Dame Judi Dench, Stephen Fry and Michael Palin are appearing at events in the Centaur. For more information or to book tickets for the Literature Festival, please click here.

This year, the showcase also sees the launch of Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls' autobiography 'Lucky Break'. Racegoers will be able to meet Paul and purchase signed copies of his much anticipated book from the Arkle bookshop. After racing on Friday, Paul Nicholls and jockey Ruby Walsh will be taking part in a Literature Festival event in the Town Hall at 8.45pm.

• Paul Nicholls Literature Festival event tickets available here
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