Cheltenham Owners & Trainers brochure by Keely Brewer

A warm welcome from the team here at Cheltenham Racecourse as the 2022/23 season prepares to get underway.

We hope this booklet provides you with all the information that you might need for the season ahead, including information on the race programme, racecourse facilities and the experience we aim to deliver to Owners & Trainers. Should you require any further information, please contact Jennifer Dewhurst, Owners & Trainers Liaison via the contact details listed on the back page.

It’s hard to imagine that the 2022/23 season can deliver as many stand out performances from both our equine and human stars as we saw last season, however we hope to see most of them returning throughout the season to defend their crowns.

The Festival will take place from 14th – 17th March 2023 and will be supported by the other 12 fixtures during the season, all of which have their own important highlights.

In team news, Alastair King, previously Assistant Head Groundsperson has been promoted to the role of Head Groundsman. Alastair brings his knowledge gained from other courses and his experience of Cheltenham to the role, he aims to continue to raise the standards of turf management and presentation.

We have made changes to the qualification criteria for the Pertemps Hurdle Final at The Festival with the first four now qualifying (from first six). We also see two of the Challenger Series Finals included within our April fixture for the first time.

The ever popular Jockey Club Frequent Runner Scheme will once again be running with prizes for trainers who have supported Jockey Club Racecourses the most throughout the season. The two categories remain as above 40 horses in training and below 40.

With just over a couple of weeks to go and so much to look ahead to in the season ahead, we look forward to welcoming you to Cheltenham and wish you the very best for a successful and enjoyable season.

Jon Pullin

Head of Racing, South West Region and Clerk of the Course, Cheltenham

INFORMATION FOR OWNERS & TRAINERS

BADGE ALLOCATION

New for this season, Owners and Trainers badges will be available to book via the PASS system.

Every Owner and Partnership is entitled to six owners’ badges per declared runner, along with six complimentary lunches in either our Tattersalls Pavilion or Bistro.

Syndicates are offered eight owners’ badges per declared runner as standard, along with eight complimentary lunches in either our Tattersalls Pavilion or Bistro.

We understand that syndicate and partnership ownership comes in many different forms. We will always try to best accommodate our owners where possible, so please get in touch with our Owners and Trainers team should you wish to enquire about lunches or further badges.

Trainers will continue to be able to gain entry into the racecourse via their NTF badge, if you are not a member of the NTF an Owners and Trainers badge can be collected on arrival. All trainers with runners are allocated a total of two complimentary lunches. Trainers with runners are also entitled to two guest tickets to our club enclosure.

Cheltenham reserves the right to offer additional Owners’ Badges at their discretion and subject to space. Any requests for additional badges should be made in advance of the meeting to Cheltenham.Owners@ thejockeyclub.co.uk.

All badges are available for collection from the Owners and Trainers desk located at the North Entrance.

IRISH & OVERSEAS OWNERS & TRAINERS

We ask any owners that do not have access to the PASS system to contact our Owners and Trainers team directly. Please email Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk, with the names of who will be attending by 4.00pm the day before racing.

PARKING

Owners are entitled to two Owners and Trainers parking labels per runner. These will be sent to the registered owner (or syndicate manager) by post prior to the meeting. They will be sent to the address that is registered with Weatherbys. If you do not think you will be at that address between entry and declaration stage, please contact the Cheltenham Owners Desk (Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk) for them to arrange a re-direction.

The parking scheme is colour coded, so that your parking zone will match your label and your advised route to your parking destination as shown on the map. To reach the Owners’ & Trainers’ car park you are advised to follow the blue label route and display the blue car label sent to you when you have a confirmed entry so the car park stewards know to allow access.

If you are arriving by taxi, please let us know in advance, as the taxi drop off area is not located near our Owners and Trainers Desk, we will be happy to arrange for any tickets or badges to be left at our Main Drive Ticket office for collection.

OWNERS’

DINING

Owners & Trainers dining is located in The Tattersalls Pavilion and the Owners’ & Trainers’ Bistro on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Grandstand.

The Tattersalls Pavilion is situated below the parade ring on your left hand side as you come through the Owners and Trainers Entrance and offers a carvery style three course lunch and afternoon tea.

The Owners’ & Trainers’ Bistro offers a three course meal, with complimentary teas and coffee. Located on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Grandstand, the Bistro offers excellent views of both the course and the Parade Ring. Please note that as availability is limited in the Bistro tables will be offered on a first come first served basis.

We ask that lunches are booked before 4pm the day prior to racing via our online form. Subject to availability additional lunches can be purchased in advance. Please let the Cheltenham Owners Desk know if you might require any additional lunches by 4pm the day before racing.

OWNERS’ & TRAINERS’ BAR

All Owners with runners on the day and Trainers are able to enjoy our dedicated O&T bar on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Grandstand. This facility provides a fantastic view of the course and a perfect space to relax or catch up with friends or trainers.

Light refreshments will be available to purchase in the Bar for any owners who are not dining with us.

Both our Tattersalls Pavilion and our O&T Bar & Bistro will have complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day, pay bars, TV and betting facilities.

VIEWING

Owners and Trainers have two dedicated viewing areas. One on the balcony outside the O&T Bar on Level 2 of the Princess Royal Stand and on the steppings of the Main Grandstand. The latter is located at the end of the main Grandstand closest to the Princess Royal Stand. Admission to these viewing areas will be via an Owners and Trainers or NTF badge only.

DRESS CODE

There is no dress code at Cheltenham. However as we largely race in the winter months, we advise that you dress for the weather, which can be unpredictable.

& TRAINERS’ FACILITIES

WINNERS & PLACED CONNECTIONS

Owners of winning horses will be invited to celebrate with a glass of Champagne in the Hospitality Suite adjoining the Weighing Room and as well as any awarded Trophy, they will also receive a complimentary recording of the race and a photograph of the winning horse

Owners of placed horses down to 4th will be invited to celebrate with a glass of Champagne and watch a replay of their race.

HELICOPTER INFORMATION

The Helicopter landing ground is situated to the North East of the racecourse (o/s 966 251), and will be operated in conjunction with the CAA. The site is operated by Helipad (Tel: +44 1373 858535 or e-mail: info@helipad.co.uk). Prior notice is required for landing facilities and insurance indemnity. Particular attention is to be paid to those Rules of the Air which govern the overflying of built-up areas. No landings will be permitted within 30 minutes of the first race, and no take-offs will be permitted until 30 minutes after the last race, except by permission of the Clerk of the Course. We do not have facilities for fixed wing aircraft.

Full aircraft facilities are available at Staverton 5 n.m. from the course.

Owners and Trainers arriving at the course via helicopter, must please notify the Cheltenham Owners Desk on 01242 537602 or e-mail Cheltenham.Owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk.

HOSPITALITY

Advanced hospitality reservations in any of our restaurants or private boxes can be made by contacting our hospitality team on 01242 537653 or via email cheltenhamhospitality@ thejockeyclub.co.uk

GOING REPORTS

Updated Going reports are available via our website: https:// www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/ cheltenham/owners-and-trainers/ the-going/. Or by contacting the Clerk of the Course, Jon Pullin, 07966 154962

GALLOPS

Exercise facilities for horses engaged to run and are staying overnight are open daily during race meetings from 7am to 9.30am but please check with the Stable Manager in case weather conditions dictate alternative arrangements. The gallop is located in the centre of the course and is signed from the horse walk.

Horses entered in Cross Country races, which haven’t run in this type of race previously, will need to school over selected fences as required by the race conditions. Please call the Racing Department on 01242 537602 to arrange a time.

STABLING

John Morrison is the Stable Manager and is available to assist with any stabling arrangements. Stables and staff accommodation can be booked by returning our Stable & Accommodation booking form to John Morrison no later than 1pm the day before racing. John can be contacted by telephone on 01242 522846 or 07584 683232 (mobile) or via e-mail Cheltenham.Stables@thejockeyclub.co.uk

STABLE STAFF

Hunters Lodge provides on-site overnight accommodation for stable staff looking after runners, providing two beds in each room. Unfortunately we are unable to accomodate under 18’s. Those attending with runners are offered a complimentary meal on the day they have a runner, as well as free tea and coffee. There is also a facility within the stable yard where those attending with runners can help themselves to hot drinks.

FESTIVAL ARRANGEMENTS

Owners’ & Trainers’ arrangements for The Festival differ slightly from those of our other race days. Ticket, badge and lunch numbers will remain the same.

Further information will be sent out to all Owners & Trainers with an entry at The Festival in early January.

Trainers please note that NTF badges will gain access into the racecourse only and act as a Club badge during The Festival, with no access to any Owners & Trainer Facilities, parade and pre-parade ring or weighing room. Trainers with runners will be issued with a lapel pin badge ahead of The Festival and are kindly asked to wear these at all times.

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*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change* FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER DISTANCE The Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-140) (Class 3) 2m abt 1/2f The squareintheair.com Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2) Abt 2m The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2) 2m abt 4f The 888 Sport Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 2m abt 4f The Abu Dhabi Digital Exchange Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) 2m abt 4f The Lifetime Achievement in Racing Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) 3m abt 1f The Foundation Developments Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 3) 2m abt 1/2f SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER DISTANCE Pony Racing Series 138cm & Under 7f Pony Racing Series 142cm & Under 1m 1f The 888sport Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2) 3m The 888sport Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 3m abt 1f The Masterson Holdings Hurdle Race (Class 2) 2m abt 1/2f The 888 Sport Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) Abt 2m The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) Abt 3m Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2) 3m 1/2f The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 2) Abt 2m

FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER

The Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Staying Hurdle Series Final)

DISTANCE

2m abt 5f

The Paddy Power Handicap Chase (0-150) (Class 2) Abt 2m

The SSS Super Alloys Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2) 2m abt 4f

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeplechase (Class 2) 3m abt 6f

The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2) 2m abt 5f

The Valda Energy Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-125) (Class 3) 2m abt 1/2f

SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER DISTANCE

The JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial (Grade 2) 2m abt 1/2f

The Amateur Jockeys Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) 3m abt 1f

The November Novices Steeple Chase (Grade 2) Abt 2m

The Paddy Power Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 3) 2m abt 4f

The Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) Abt 3m

The Paddy Power Intermediate Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) 2m abt 5f

The Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed) 2m abt 1/2f

SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER

DISTANCE

The mallardjewellers.com Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2) 3m abt 1/2f

The Jewson Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3) 3m abt 3 1/2f

The Shloer Steeple Chase (Grade 2)

Abt 2m

The Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) 2m abt 1/2f

The Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2) 2m abt 1/2f

The High Sheriff of Gloucestershire Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed)

2m abt 1/2f

*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*

FRIDAY

DECEMBER

*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change*

DISTANCE The British EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) 2m abt 1f Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) 3m abt 1 1/2f The Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle Race 0-140 (Class 3) 2m abt 1f The CF Roberts Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) 2m abt 4 1/2f Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3) 3m abt 2f The Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 3m abt 6f The CITIPOST Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) Abt 3m SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER DISTANCE The JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Class 2) 2m abt 1f The Bear Rene Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 2m abt 1/2f The December Gold Cup (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Grade 3) 2m abt 4 1/2f The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2) Abt 3m The Unibet International (A Hurdle Race) (Grade 2) 2m abt 1f Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 2m 4 1/2f

*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change* SUNDAY 1 JANUARY DISTANCE The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) (Listed) 2m abt 4 1/2f Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 3m abt 2 1/2f The Dipper Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f New Year’s Day Handicap Chase (Class 1) (Grade 3) (Feature race) 2m abt 4f Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) Abt 3m The Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle Race (Grade 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f The Cheltenham Pony Club “Junior” Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 1) (Listed) 1m abt 6f SATURDAY 28 JANUARY DISTANCE The SSS Super Alloys Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 2m abt 1f The JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle Race (Grade 2) 2m abt 1f Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 3) (GBB Race) 2m abt 4 1/2f The Cotswold Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) 3m abt 1 1/2f The Cleeve Hurdle (Class 1) (Grade 2) Abt 3m The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Registered as the Classic Novices’ Hurdle) (Grade 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f

TUESDAY 14 MARCH DISTANCE

The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

2m abt 1/2f

The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (Grade 1) Abt 2m

The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3)

3m abt 1f

The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) 2m abt 1/2f

The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) 2m abt 4f

The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) 2m abt 1/2f

The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Steeple Chase) (Grade 2) 3m abt 6f

WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH DISTANCE

The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

2m abt 5f

The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) Abt 3m

The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Grade 3) 2m abt 5f

The Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) Abt 2m

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase 3m 6f

The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Grade 3) Abt 2m

The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1)

THURSDAY 16 MARCH

The Turners Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)

The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Grade 3)

The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

The Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Grade 3)

abt 1/2f

abt 4f

abt 4 1/2f

The Mares Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m 1f

Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (sponsored by the JRL Group)

abt 2f

DISTANCE

Abt

*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change* FRIDAY 17 MARCH DISTANCE The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m abt 1f The McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) 2m abt 1f The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) Abt 3m The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1) 3m abt 2 1/2f The St. James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase 3m abt 2 1/2f The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f

*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change* WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL DISTANCE The Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f The Silver Trophy Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) (A Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) 2m abt 4 1/2f The Citipost Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 2) 2m abt 41/2f The Arkells Brewery Nicholson Holman Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) 3m abt 1 1/2f The Weatherite Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 3m abt 2f The Safran Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) Abt 3m The Cheltenham Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) (0-145) 2m abt 1f THURSDAY 20 APRIL DISTANCE The Cheltenham Racecourse Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Listed) 2m abt 4 1/2f The British EBF Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase Final (Class 1) (Listed) 2m abt 5f Challenger Mares Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Class 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f The Sporting Agenda Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) 3m abt 2f The Junior Jumpers Membership Fillies’ Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Grade 3) 2m abt 1f Challenger Series Mares Chase Final (Class 2) 2m abt 5f The Spreadex Sports Betting Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 2) 2m abt 1f

*Please note that all race titles and distances are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change* FRIDAY 5 MAY DISTANCE Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5) 2m abt 1/2f Intermediate Point-To-Point Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) 3m 2f The KTDA Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 4) 3m 1 1/2f Ineos Grenadier Mixed Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) 3m 2 1/2f Mares’ Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) 3m 1 1/2f The Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) 4m 1/2f The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 5) 2m abt 4 1/2f