CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2027 DAY 2

LADIES DAY

Welcome to our guide on the Second Day of the 2027 Cheltenham Festival! Known as Ladies Day, this day is not only about glamorous fashion but also features some of the most exciting races of the week.

The highlight of the day is the Queen Mother Champion Chase, a race that tests speed and agility over two miles. Past winners like Altior and Sprinter Sacre have thrilled crowds with their electrifying performances.

Also on the card is the Novices' Chase, which often serves as a stepping stone for future Gold Cup contenders. This race has seen greats like Denman and Bobs Worth make their mark.

The BetMGM Cup and the Grand Annual Chase add to the day’s excitement, with large fields and competitive racing.

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LADIES DAY

Wednesday 17th March 2027. It's the second day of the festival and this one is for the Ladies.
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Grade 1 | 10 Hurdles | 2m 5f on Old Course | 4 yo+ | Novices only | £125K

13:20 - Turners Novices’ Hurdle

There are weight allowances for the Tuners Novices Hurdle. 4yo at a weight of 10st 12lb and 5yo+ at a weight of 11st 7lb. Fillies and mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.

The winner of the 2026 Novices Hurdle was King Rasko Grey from Willie Mullins.

Grade 1 | 20 Fences | 3m on Old Course | 5 yo+ | Novices only | £175K

14:00 - Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase

There are weight allowances for the Novices' Chase. 5yo at a weight of 11st 2lb and 6yo+ at 11st 4lb. Mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.

The winner in the 2026 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase was Kitzbuhel from Willie Mullins.

BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES' RUNNERS & ODDS
Grade 3 | 10 Hurdles | 2m 5f on Old Course | 4 yo+ | £100K 

14:40 - BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle

The weights in the BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle will be different with each horse. This means there will be a variety of weights in the race in order to give all the horses an even chance.

The winner in the 2026 Cup Handicap Hurdle was Jinko Blue from Nicky Henderson.

CORAL CUP RUNNERS & ODDS
Cross Country Chase | 32 Fences | 3m 6f on Cross Country Course | 5 yo+ | £65K 

15:20 - Glenfarclas Chase

There are weight allowances for the Glenfarclas Chase. 5yo at a weight of 11st 4lb. Mares receive an allowance of 7lb.

The winner in the 2026 Glenfarclas Chase was Final Orders from Gavin Cromwell.

GLENFARCLAS CHASE RUNNERS & ODDS
Grade 1 | 13 Fences | 2m 1/2f on Old Course | 5 yo+ |  £400K

16:00 - Queen Mother Champion Chase

There are weight allowances for the Queen Mother Champion Chase. 5yo at a weight of 11st 10lb. Mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.

The winner in the 2026 Queen Mother Champion Chase was Il Etait Temps from Willie Mullins.

CHAMPION CHASE RUNNERS & ODDS
Grade 3 | 14 Fences | 2m 1/2f on Old Course |  5+ yo | £110K

16:40 - Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase

This is a handicap race so each horse is weighted to give all runners an equal chance.

The winner in the 2026 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual was Martator from Venetia Williams.

Grade 1 | 2m 1/2f on Old Course | 4-6 yo | Flate Race | £75K 

17:20 - Weatherbys Champion Bumper

There are weight allowances for the Champion Bumper. 4yo at a weight of 10st 11lb and 5-6yo+ at a weight of 11st 5lb. Fillies and mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.

The winner in the 2026 Champion Bumper was The Mourne Rambler from Noel Meade.

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