Few horse racing fixtures inspire the racing public than the Cheltenham Festival. Held over four action packed days in March of every year, it’s an opportunity for the best of the best to go head to head in Cheltenham races steeped in history going back countless decades. Originating in 1860 the Cheltenham Festival has been around all of our lives and is an indispensable part of the horse racing calendar. With races such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup even pre-dating the Festival (first held in July 1819) it’s no surprise that jockeys, trainers and owners see winning races at the Cheltenham Festival to be career defining wins. The Cheltenham Gold Cup and races such as the Champion Hurdle, Stayers Hurdle and Queen Mothers Champion Chase are so sought after and competitive, career definings events. At the Cheltenham Festival site we highlight legends of the Festival as well as specifical years, news, results and dates.