Thursday 1 January 2026
New Year's Day Racing
The biggest party in town
START 2026 IN STYLE... CHELTENHAM'S NEW YEAR'S DAY RACEDAY
Regardless of how you celebrated New Year’s Eve, there is no better way to jump into 2026 than racing on New Year’s Day at Cheltenham. Thrilling and high-quality racing action, that is sure to provide Cheltenham Festival insight, fresh air, and amazing free family entertainment.
There are seven highly-competitive races on the day with Graded and Listed contests, the racing action will blow away those New Year’s Eve cobwebs. Can you afford to miss out on racing at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day?
Under 18’s race free.
Please note: The Family Fun zone is only available to club/tattersalls ticket holders.
Timings and races are subject to change.
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
Type |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
12:20 |
The Richmond Villages and Bupa Care Homes Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) (GBB Race) |
2m abt 4½f |
Hurdle |
|
12:55 |
The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Cinemas Now Novices Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) | 2m ½f | Steeple Chase |
|
1:30 |
The Betfair Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) | 3m abt 1½f | Steeple Chase |
 |
| 2:05 | The Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) | 2m abt 4½f | Steeple Chase |  |
| 2:40 | The Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) | abt 3m |
Hurdle |
 |
3:15 |
The Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Grade 2) |
2m abt 4½f | Hurdle |
 |
3:50 |
The RaceRideCheltenham “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (A Standard National Hunt Flat Race) (Class 1) (Listed) | 1m abt 6f |
National Hunt Flat Race |
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Highlights from 2025
New Year's Day 2025 was filled with highlights both on and off the track. We witnessed some remarkable performances, take a look back here!
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