Cheltenham 2027 Day Three Race Guide
ST PATRICK'S DAY
The Third Day of the 2027 Cheltenham Festival. St. Patrick's Thursday offers a mix of top-notch races and a vibrant atmosphere.
The centerpiece, the Stayers' Hurdle, is a race that has given us legendary winners such as Big Buck's and Paisley Park.
The excitement doesn't stop there. The Ryanair Chase brings high-speed thrills, with some of the best middle-distance chasers battling it out for glory.
Previous champions like Vautour and Un De Sceaux have left their mark on this race, making it a must-watch event.
ST PATRICK'S THURSDAY
13:20 - Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
There are weight allowances for the (new) Mares' Novices' Hurdle. 4yo at a weight of 10st 8lb and 5yo+ at a weight of 11st 2lb. Various weight penalties also apply, depending on the types of races a horse has already won.
The winner in the 2026 Mares' Novices' Hurdle was White Noise from Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls.
14:00 - Jack Richards Novices’ Chase
There are weight allowances for the Turners Novices' Chase. 5yo at a weight of 11st 3lb and 6yo+ at a weight of 11st 4lb. Mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.
The winner in the 2026 Novices' Chase was Meetmebythesea from Ben Pauling.
14:40 – Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle
There are weight allowances for the Mares’ Hurdle. 4yo at a weight of 10st 10lb and 5yo+ at a weight of 11st 5lb.
The winner in the 2026 Mares’ Hurdle was Wodhooh from Gordon Elliott.
15:20 - Stayers’ Hurdle
There are weight allowances for the Stayers' Hurdle. 4yo at a weight of 11st and 5yo+ at a weight of 11st 10lb. Fillies and mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.
The winner of the 2026 Stayers' Hurdle was Home By The Less from Joseph O'Brien.
16:00 - Ryanair Chase
There are weight allowances for the Ryanair Chase. 5yo at a weight of 11st 9lb and 6yo+ at a weight of 11st 10lb. Mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.
The winner in the 2026 Ryanair Chase was Heart Wood from Henry De Bromhead.
16:40 - Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
The weights in the Pertemps Network Final 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 Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle was Supremely West from Dan Skelton.
17.20 - Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup
The weights in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup will differ for each horse. This means there will be a variety of weights in the race to give all the horses an even chance.
The winner in the 2026 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup was Ask Brewster from Mrs C Williams.
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