Day 2 at the 2027 Cheltenham Festival is Ladies Day, which fittingly features the Queen Mother Champion Chase, on Wednesday March 17.
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Cheltenham Day 2 Races
Wednesday contains both the oldest race at the Festival and the one with the largest field at the meeting, while the feature race is the Queen Mother Champion Chase, race four on the card.
1.20pm – Turners Novices’ Hurdle
The opening race on day two is the Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Hurdle, sponsored by the organisation for the second year running. It takes place over 2m5f on the Old Course, providing a middle distance option for novice hurdlers. Paul Nicholls’ No Drama This End has been compared to Denman, though Mighty Park rates a serious threat having been talked up by Willie Mullins.
2.00pm Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase comes next. Run over three miles, it is a considerable test for novices with future Gold Cup ambitions. Final Demand has been favourite for the race all season, but flopped at the Dublin Racing Festival. As such, the likes of Kaid d’Authie, The Big Westerner and Wendigo are now close behind him in the market.
2.40pm – Coral Cup
First of the handicaps is the Coral Cup. Along with the Country Hurdle on Day 4, this race usually boasts the largest field at the Festival. Storm Heart has a similar profile to last year’s winner Jimmy Du Seuil, but I Started A Joke and Kateira have also been subjects of strong ante-post support.
3.20pm – Cross Country Chase
The Glenfarclas Chase, or Cross Country Chase as it is more commonly known, was forced to be abandoned for the 2024 Cheltenham Festival as ground conditions deteriorated too much. It is the only race run over its unusual track, with Stumptown having excelled over the banks last term. Favori De Champdou rates a danger to him this time around in Tiger Roll’s colours.
4.00pm – Queen Mother Champion Chase
The feature Queen Mother Champion Chase is race five. Two miles over the larger obstacles awaits the competitors and quick, accurate jumping is usually the key to victory. Majborough is a clear favourite due to the absence of defending champion Marine Natioanle, but L’Eau du Sud and Il Etait Temps are talented dangers at their best.
4.40pm – Grand Annual Chase
The Grand Annual Handicap Chase is the oldest race at the meeting and is run in the modern day as a 20-runner 2m handicap. The runners and riders will only begin to bare resemblance to the line-up approaching mid-March. Dan Skelton has a good record in the race, hence Be Aware is well-fancied, though last year’s winner Jazzy Matty and the in-form Vanderpoel are promising types for the race too.
5.20pm – Champion Bumper
The only race without obstacles, the Champion Bumper is run over 2m of flat turf at Cheltenham. It is for up-and-coming horses who are likely to be National Hunt stars in the seasons to come. Love Sign d’Aunou and The Irish Avatar appear to be the leading lights for Willie Mullins’ stable, which has won this race a staggering 14 times.
Cheltenham Free Bets For Wednesday
There are some superb offers available now for day two of the festival, so make sure you check them out on site. Bet365’s traditional welcome bonus is a must for new players ahead of Cheltenham. You can get £30 in free bets to use however you like when you sign up and bet £10 with them.
You can use these free bets on markets for all of Wednesday’s Cheltenham races, including the Queen Mother Champion Chase and Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase. Your bet must be on a selection of at least Evens though, so make sure to avoid any odds-on shots to get the most out of the offer.
Other brands will offer excellent promotions throughout the week and some specific for day two and the races scheduled. Make sure to check back for any money back or odds boost offers here.
Finding The Best Odds On Day 2 Of The Cheltenham Festival
Looking for how to find the best odds for your horses on Day 2 of Cheltenham? Look no further! Our tipsters have been scouring the cards for months to come up with their best ante-post bets, which meant many of GG’s avid followers could get the best value.
One way of doing this is by picking horses on a Non Runner No Bet basis. For example, Mighty Park may run in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, but is favourite for the Turners Novices’ Hurdle should he run. You can get 4/1 NRNB on him, and he will shorten if Willie Mullins declares him for this contest.
Cheltenham Day 2 Trends:
Turners Novices Hurdle (1:20pm)
- 18 of the last 20 winners came from the top 4 in the betting
- 9 of the last 10 winners won last time out
Brown Advisory Novices Chase (2:00pm)
- Seven of the last nine winners were aged 7
- Six of the last nine winners have been trained in Great Britain
- Six of the last ten winners were sent off favourite
Cup Handiacap Hurdle (2:40pm)
Queen Mother Champion Chase (4:00pm)
- Only one mare has ever won the race (Put The Kettle On, 2021)
- Two favourites at prices of 1/4 or shorter have been beaten in the last decade (Douvan and El Fabiolo)
Grand Annual Handicap Chase (4:40pm)
Champion Bumper (5:20pm)
- Recent winners include Envoi Allen (2019) and Facile Vega (2022)
- Willie Mullins has won 14 editions of the race, including five of the past six
Other Days of The Cheltenham Festival
The second half of the Cheltenham Festival starts with St Patrick’s Day, in which the Stayers’ Hurdle is the highlight. Gold Cup Day is Day 4, with the titular highlight always likely to raise the roof.