We have all the latest tips for the 2027 Cheltenham Festival, which takes place between Tuesday 16th March and Friday 19th March, 2027.
Our top tipsters, including Andrew Mount and Matthew Sutcliffe, will be providing their best bets across the four days, so check out their best bets on the day-specific pages below.
Cheltenham Day 1 Tips
Cheltenham Day 2 Tips
| Race | Andrew Mount tips | Matthew Sutcliffe tips | Joe Napier tips |
| Turners Novices’ Hurdle (1.20pm) | Awaiting tips… | Free Spirit | Doctor Steinberg |
| Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (2.00pm) | Oscars Brother | Western Fold | |
| BetMGM Cup (2.40pm) | Ballyadam | Guard Duty | Storm Heart |
| Cross Country Chase (3.20pm) | Awaiting tips… | Favori De Champdou | |
| Queen Mother Champion Chase (4.00pm) | Awaiting tips… | Saint Segal | Il Etait Temps |
| Grand Annual Handicap (4.40pm) | Awaiting tips… | Boothill | Inthepocket |
| Champion Bumper (5.20pm) | Awaiting tips… | Diamant Dore | The Irish Avatar |
Cheltenham Day 3 Tips
Cheltenham Day 4 Tips
Cheltenham Festival Weekend Watch
Watch the Cheltenham Festival special instalment of the Weekend Watch podcast, with Andrew Mount, Dave Young and Kate Tracey.
Day 1 – Tuesday, 16th March 2027
Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival will see a plethora of top class races and the first race of the event is the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Other Grade 1 races on day 1 include the Arkle Challenge Trophy and Champion Hurdle, which are set to be two fascinating contests.
Cheltenham Day 1 Key Stats and Facts
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
- Nine of the last ten winners were aged 5 or 6, while the last seven winners were in the top 3 in the betting
- Slade Steel was the first winner of the Supreme for seven years to have not won on his previous start
Arkle Challenge Trophy
- Except for Put The Kettle On, every Arkle winner in the last decade was rated 151 or higher
- A key trend is looking for a horse with at least two wins over fences
Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
- The last 10 winners had not won a Grade 1-3 hurdle, had never run at Cheltenham, and did not run in a handicap last time out
- This race is open only to horses with a very specific age and racing profile, making it a unique betting challenge
Ultima Handicap Chase
- The last 10 winners were trained in Britain, showcasing a dominance by the home team
- All of the last ten winners had at least one previous run at Cheltenham, underlining the importance of course experience
Champion Hurdle
- All of the last 10 winners of the Champion Hurdle were unbeaten for the season leading into the race
- This race often features top-tier competitors, with last year’s absence of Constitution Hill highlighting the high calibre of entrants
Sun Racing Plate Handicap Chase:
- There has been a mixed bag of winners regarding prices – 9/4 and 100/30 favourites have won, as have 20/1, 22/1 and 33/1 outsiders in the past decade
- Three of the last six winning jockeys have been able to claim weight
National Hunt Novices’ Chase
- Significant changes to the race in 2020 have influenced outcomes, with the last five winners being trained in Ireland
- This trend underscores the strong performance of Irish-trained horses in recent years
Day 2 – Wednesday, 17th March 2027
The second day of the Cheltenham Festival is Ladies Day, which is appropriate given that the feature race is the Queen Mother Champion Chase. The two-mile headline race is a rapid thrill ride over the bigger obstacles, with the likes of Sprinter Sacre, Altior and Energumene all successful in recent years. Other big races during the day include the Turners Novices’ Hurdle and Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase.
Cheltenham Day 2 Key Stats & Facts
Turners Novices’ Hurdle:
• The last nine winners won on their last run leading up to the festival
• Superstars like Faugheen and Envoi Allen have taken this race in years gone by
• Favourites have dominated this race over the last few years – five of the last seven market leaders have emerged victorious
Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase:
• Seven of the last nine winners were aged 7
• Six of the last ten winners were sent off favourite
• Six of the last nine winners have been trained in Great Britain
BetMGM Cup:
• Dan Skelton’s Langer Dan became the first horse to win two Coral Cups in 2024
• Only one of the last ten winners went off favourite
• Seven of the last nine winners carried 11st or more to victory
Cross Country Chase:
• Will be run as a handicap for the first time since 2015
• Irish yards have won every renewal since 2015
• Tiger Roll won the race three times while it was not a handicap (in 2018, 2019, and 2021)
Queen Mother Champion Chase:
• Only two winners aged younger than eight have won this in the last ten years
• Only three favourites have won in the past decade
• Six of the last seven odds-on favourites for the Champion Chase have lost
Grand Annual Chase:
• The oldest race at the Festival and the oldest chase in the present National Hunt calendar, having been first run in April 1834
• Just two favourites have scored in the past decade
• Seven of the last ten winners have gone off at double-figure prices (e.g. above 10/1)
Champion Bumper:
• Six of the last seven winners have been five-year-olds
• Willie Mullins has claimed five of the last seven runnings
• All of the last ten winners had won their previous start
Day 3 – Thursday, 18th March 2027
Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival is known as St Patrick’s Thursday and the two highlights on the card are the Grade 1 Stayers’ Hurdle and Grade 1 Ryanair Chase. Another standout race taking place on Thursday is the Grade 1 Mares’ Hurdle, which has been a contest dominated by Lossiemouth in recent years.
Cheltenham Day 3 Key Stats & Facts
Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle:
- Will be run as the first race on Thursday’s card for the first time
- Since Willie Mullins claimed the first five renewals, four different trainers have won the race, with British handlers winning the last three
- The first three favourites were victorious in the race – since then none have obliged
Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase:
- First run as a handicap in 2025, the winner was a 7/1 British-trained runner that carried 11st 4lbs to victory
Mares’ Hurdle:
- Age Factor: Other than Honeysuckle as a nine-year-old in 2023, the Mares’ Hurdle has been won by horses aged between five and seven in the last 10 renewals
- Rating Trend: Looking for a mare rated 147 or higher has been a successful strategy, with eight winners since 2015 meeting this criterion.
Stayers’ Hurdle:
- There have been 33/1 and 50/1 winners in the last six years
- Six of the last nine winners were seven-year-olds – two of the other three were aged 10+
Ryanair Chase:
- Every winner since 2012 has been aged 7-9 years-old
- Protektorat was just the second British-trained winner since 2016 in 2024
Pertemps Final:
- None of the last seven winners had won a qualifier for this race
- Only one winner in the last decade has gone off as favourite
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase:
- Six of the last seven winners have been Irish-trained
- Only one of the last nine winners has been older than eight
Day 4 – Friday, 19th March 2027
Day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival is the feature of the entire meeting, with the showpiece event being the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Attracting the premier staying chasers in the UK & Ireland, the Cheltenham Gold Cup will be joined on the card with two other Grade 1 thrillers with the JCB Triumph Hurdle and Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle hosting quality fields.
Cheltenham Day 4 Key Trends & Stats:
JCB Triumph Hurdle:
- Poniros broke a significant trend last season – the last 12 winners before him had their last run within the last 48 days
- Willie Mullins has claimed five of the last six runnings, with Paul Townend riding three of those
County Hurdle:
- Trainers Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton have dominated, saddling nine of the last ten winners between them
- Mullins sent out two of the first three in 2025
Mares’ Chase:
- All five winners have been priced at 3/1 or shorter
- The winner of this race has been aged 7 or 8
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle:
- Only two horses in the last 10 renewals has won at a single-figure starting price
- Two 33/1 shots and one 50/1 shot have won since 2018
Cheltenham Gold Cup:
- The last ten winners have been aged between 7 and 9
- Four of the last six renewals have been won by the favourite
- The last seven winners have been trained in Ireland – all of them by either Henry De Bromhead or Willie Mullins
Hunters’ Chase:
- The last two winners have been aged under 10, despite all winners between 2014-2024 being 10 or above, suggesting the trend is changing.
- The likes of Nina Carberry, Bryony Frost and Patrick Mullins have all won this race
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle:
- Despite some big names emerging from the race, no favourite has won the Martin Pipe in the last 10 years
- Eight of the last ten winners were aged 5 or 6
Cheltenham Festival Latest
Tips To Help You Pick The Winning Horse At Cheltenham
The Cheltenham Festival is often referred to as the greatest show on turf, and it is easy to see why it has been attached to this label. The best jumps horses from both sides of the Irish Sea do battle across 28 races, with thousands of racing enthusiasts in attendance roaring them home.
Here at GG, our experts have delved into the Cheltenham Festival cards, producing their Cheltenham tips for all 28 races.
The Cheltenham Festival provides punters with 28 enthralling races to get their teeth stuck into over the four days, and with plenty of top equine talent on display, We have provided three key pointers to consider when looking for that fantastic Festival winner. These Cheltenham Festival tips are going to help you make informed betting decisions.
Ground conditions
The likely ground conditions and forecasted going can be a real asset for punters when it comes to determining which horse will thrive come post time.
Ground conditions can change on a daily basis when the Cheltenham Festival takes centre stage but it is certainly something to consider prior to placing your Cheltenham bets.
Trainer
The Irish trainers have been the ones to focus on in recent seasons with Willie Mullins landing the Leading Trainer award at last year’s Festival.
Cheltenham Trainers often target particular contests at the Festival with their runners and the likes of Willie Mullins’ contingent are often well found in the betting market for the feature Festival contests, however, some trainers have a formidable record in the ultra-competitive handicaps across the four days.
This brings us on nicely to another Irish handler, Gordon Elliott. Runners from his Cullentra base have often performed on the highest stage in March, and in particular on Day 3 of the meeting.
Jockey
Jockey bookings can be a useful pointer for any punter, especially so at the Festival where trainers often have more than one entry in a particular race. The stable jockey often has a first preference when it comes to deciding which horse to ride for their yard and can often point you in the direction of their most fancied runner.
How to Analyse Horse Form for Cheltenham Festival Races
For those new to horse racing wanting to share knowledgeable tips for the 2027 Cheltenham Festival, learning how to analyse a horse’s form is key.
The form figures listed on a racecard indicate a horse’s past finishing positions. A sequence of 1s suggests consistent victories, a strong indicator of a horse’s potential success in Cheltenham’s championship races.
It’s also beneficial to check a horse’s previous performances at Cheltenham. Additionally, understanding the going, or ground condition, is crucial. “Soft” ground is common in jumps racing following heavy rain, but not every horse performs well under these conditions. Recognising this can significantly impact the outcome of your bets.
Consider the horse’s performance in races with similar distances to those at Cheltenham. Take note of their results under different jockeys, too. Some horses might show a preference for certain jockeys or perform better under specific conditions.
Age of The Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup winner past 15 years
| Year | Winning Horse | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Synchronised | 9 |
| 2013 | Bobs Worth | 8 |
| 2014 | Lord Windermere | 8 |
| 2015 | Coneygree | 8 |
| 2016 | Don Cossack | 9 |
| 2017 | Sizing John | 7 |
| 2018 | Native River | 8 |
| 2019 | Al Boum Photo | 7 |
| 2020 | Al Boum Photo | 8 |
| 2021 | Minella Indo | 8 |
| 2022 | A Plus Tard | 8 |
| 2023 | Galopin Des Champs | 7 |
| 2024 | Galopin Des Champs | 8 |
| 2025 | Inothewayurthinkin | 7 |
| 2026 | Gaelic Warrior | 8 |
Cheltenham Festival Favourites and Predictions – Who will win the Gold Cup 2027?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the crown jewel of the entire meeting. A strong field is almost always guaranteed, and the 2027 edition looks like being no exception.
We will have the latest news for the race nearer the off…
The Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Racecourse has a capacity of 73,000 with its most prestigious meeting in the season being the Cheltenham Festival. It features the top talent in Britain and Ireland battling it out for the top Grade 1 races in the NH calendar.
The course itself has two separate tracks that run alongside each other, The Old Course and The New Course. The Old Course is used on the first two days of the Cheltenham Festival. The final two day’s are held on The New Course.
The Old Course
The Cheltenham Old Course is the original course that covers a shorter and less demanding circuit than that of The New Course. This course is favoured by the horses running in the opening two days as it generally benefits the speedier types before the New Course takes over for the last two days of the Festival.
The New Course
The New Course offers a longer and wider racetrack than that on its sister course, benefitting the stronger and durable staying types in races such as The Stayers’ Hurdle on Day 3 and The Cheltenham Gold Cup on Day 4.
Cross Country
Cheltenham also has a cross-country track which is situated inside the main racecourse and hosts the Cross Country Chase on Day 3 of the Festival which has been made famous in recent seasons by dual Grand National winner Tiger Roll, who won this three times, and was second on his final start to stablemate Delta Work when seeking a fourth triumph.
Where to Apply Cheltenham Festival Tips: Choosing Bookmakers and Markets
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Certain markets can be more profitable to bet on than others too. That is because some races will have specific offers affiliated to them, such as money back offers if your horse in that race finishes second, third or fourth. Make sure to look out for these offers and races, as they can sometimes be offered only on the day of the race.
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