CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2027 DAY 4

GOLD CUP DAY

Explore our comprehensive guide to the fourth day of the 2027 Cheltenham Festival, known as Gold Cup Day.

The main event is, of course, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a race that has seen legends like Arkle, Best Mate, and Kauto Star cross the finish line.

Alongside this, you'll find the Open Hunters' Chase, showcasing the best amateur riders. The JCB Triumph Hurdle and the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle also promise edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Join us as we dive into the highlights, key races, and historic moments of this unforgettable day at Cheltenham 2027.

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GOLD CUP DAY

Friday 19th March 2027. It's the final day of the festival and all eyes are on the Gold Cup race.
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Grade 1 | 8 Hurdles| 2m 1f on New Course | 4 yo | Novices' only | £125K

13:20 - JCB Triumph Hurdle

There are weight allowances for the JCB Triumph Hurdle. 4yo at a weight of 11st. Fillies receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.

The winner in the 2026 JCB Triumph Hurdle was Apolon De Charnie (50/1) from Willie Mullins.

Grade 3 | 8 Hurdles | 2m 1f on New Course | 5 yo+ | £100K 

14:00 - County Handicap Hurdle

The weights in the County 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 County Handicap Hurdle was Wilful from Jonjo & AJ O'Neill.

Grade 2 | 17 Fences | 2m 4f on New Course | 5yo+ | £K

14:40 - Mares Chase

The Mares Chase was a brand new race introduced in 2021.

The winner in the 2026 Mares Chase was Dinoblue from Willie Mullins.

MARES CHASE RUNNERS & ODDS
Grade 1 | 12 Hurdles | 3m on New Course | 4 yo+ | Novices only | £130K 

15:20 - Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

There are weight allowances for the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle. 4yo at a weight of 10st 9lb and 5yo+ at a weight of 11st 5lb. Fillies and mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.

The winner in the 2026 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle was Johnny's Jury from Jamie Snowden.

ALBERT BARTLETT RUNNERS & ODDS
Grade 1 | 22 Fences | 3m 2.5f on New Course | 5 yo+ | £625K

16:00 - Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup

There are weight allowances for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. 5yo at a weight of 11st 8lb and 6yo+ at a weight of 11st 10lb. Mares receive an allowance of 7lb in this race.

The winner in the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup was Gaelic Warrior from Willie Mullins.

GOLD CUP RUNNERS & ODDS
22 Fences | 3m 2.5f on Cross Country Course | 5 yo+ | Amateur jockeys only | £45K 

16:40 - St James’s Place Foxhunter Chase

There are weight allowances for the St James’s Place Foxhunter Chase. 5yo at a weight of 11st 12lb and 6yo+ at a weight of 12st. Mares receive an allowance of 7lb.

The winner in the 2026 Foxhunter Chase was Barton Snow from JJ O'Shea.

9 Hurdles | 2m 4.5f on New Course | 4 yo+ | £70K 

17:20 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

The weights in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle 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 2025 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle was Wodhooh from Gordon Elliott.

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