Without a doubt, our flagship facility at Cheltenham Festival, Silks, provides a splendid base for Champion Day. Standing as one of the venue’s signature course-facing corporate settings, it succeeds in providing superb panoramic views of the racecourse, finishing straight, final fences and Cleeve Hills at the Cheltenham Festival.
At Silks, you can also look forward to rubbing shoulders with our very own Horse Racing Hospitality Ambassador, Matt Chapman. Having seen the likes of Nico de Boinville, Sir AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and Tom Scudamore take the reins in recent years, we are certainly excited to welcome our 2025 guest, who will be announced in due course.
Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality Highlights:
- Enjoy the biggest event in jumps racing during 2025 with star horses from both sides of the Irish Sea
- Superb panoramic views of the racecourse, finishing straight, final fences and Cleeve Hills
Cheltenham Festival Hospitality Silks Package includes:
- Splendid course-facing facility with panoramic views of the racecourse
- Club admission badges
- Reserved car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests)
- Morning coffee and biscuits on arrival
- Four-course luncheon with selected wines, followed by port and brandy
- Full afternoon tea at Cheltenham Racecourse
- Complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks
- Souvenir race card
- Daily newspapers
- Insight from ITV Racing’s Racing Host and our Celebrity Horseracing Ambassador Matt Chapman
- Plasma TV screens
- Experienced event management team including VIP hostess service
- Dedicated toilet facilities at Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Festival Day One: Tuesday 11th March 2025
Day one of the Cheltenham Festival, otherwise known as Champions Day, is widely popular for the Champions Hurdle and the iconic Cheltenham Roar. With racegoers giddy with excitement, Champions Day starts one of the most thrilling weeks at Cheltenham Racecourse. Let the sheer fun and action begin with the Cheltenham Festival Silks facility.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:30 |
The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/2f |
| 14:10 |
The My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
Abt 2m |
| 14:50 |
The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3) |
3m abt 1f |
| 15:30 |
The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/2f |
| 16:10 |
The Close Brother Mares’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
2m abt 4f |
| 16:50 |
The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
| 17:30 |
The Maureen Mullins National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Steeple Chase) (Grade 2) |
3m abt 6f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Two: Wednesday 12th March 2025
Style Wednesday (Formerly Ladies Day) is renowned for adding a splash of colour to first-class racing at the racecourse. With our Cheltenham Festival Silks hospitality, guests can dress in high style while witnessing the Queen’s Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse during the festival.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:30 |
The Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
2m abt 5f |
| 14:10 |
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
3m |
| 14:50 |
The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Grade 3) |
2m abt 5f |
| 15:30 |
The Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
Abt 2m |
| 16:10 |
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
Abt 2m |
| 16:50 |
The Jonny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Grade 3) |
Abt 2m |
| 17:30 |
The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/2f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Three: Thursday 13th March 2025
Day three is regarded as St. Patricks Day, allowing Cheltenham racecourse to organize an Irish theme for the Cheltenham Festival. Whether team Ireland or team Great Britain, racegoers celebrate the festival in big style. Don’t miss all the fun with our Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:30 |
The Turners Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) |
2m abt 4f |
| 14:10 |
The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Grade 3) |
Abt 3m |
| 14:50 |
The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
| 15:30 |
The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
Abt 3m |
| 16:10 |
The TrustATrader Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Grade 3) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
| 16:50 |
The Ryanair Mares Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) |
2m 1f |
| 17:30 |
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (sponsored by the JRL Group) |
3m abt 2f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Four: Friday 14th March 2025
Day four and the final day of the Cheltenham Festival occur on Friday. While the day centres around the Gold Cup, day four is the climax of an exciting week. Make sure you keep an eye out for former jockeys, trainers and numerous owners. Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality packages are selling fast – don’t hesitate to book your Silks hospitality to secure your place at the Cheltenham racecourse.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:30 |
The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1f |
| 14:10 |
The BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) |
2m abt 1f |
| 14:50 |
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
Abt 3m |
| 15:30 |
The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
3m abt 2 1/2f |
| 16:10 |
The St.James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunter’s Steeple Chase |
3m abt 2 1/2f |
| 16:50 |
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
| 17:30 |
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) |
3m abt 2f |
