What time does Cheltenham races start? Full list of races for Cheltenham

Millions of pounds will be made on each of the four days of Cheltenham Festival. The festival is considered the pinnacle of National Hunt racing calendar in the UK. Prize money is second only to the Grand National. Grade 1 races will take place at the festival.

The Cheltenham Festival starts on Tuesday, 15 March and runs until Friday, 18 March.

The festival is split into four days.

The opening day of the Cheltenham Festival is called Champions Day. The Champion Hurdle is the main race of that day.

The Queen Mother Champion Chase is the main race of the day two of Cheltenham Festival. The Duchess of Cornwall joined racegoers on Ladies Day.

Cheltenham Festival Day 3 is St Patrick's Thursday. The festival is popular among Irish racing fans.