Style Wednesday - Cheltenham Festival Day 2 Betting & Odds
Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival, known as Style Wednesday, blends top-class jump racing with an emphasis on fashion and flair. While racing remains the main attraction, this day is also famous for its vibrant fashion statements, as racegoers compete for the title of best-dressed. The highlight of the day is the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase, a thrilling two-mile Grade 1 race featuring the fastest chasers in the sport.
Race Schedule
- 13:20 – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1, Hurdle)
- Distance: Approximately 2 miles and 5 furlongs
- Overview: A key race for novice hurdlers, this event often produces future Cheltenham stars, with past winners including Faugheen and Bob Olinger.
- 14:00 – Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (Grade 1, Chase)
- Distance: 3 miles
- Overview: A crucial stepping stone for future Gold Cup contenders, this race is a test of stamina and jumping ability.
- 14:40 – Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap, Hurdle)
- Distance: Approximately 2 miles and 5 furlongs
- Overview: One of the most competitive handicaps of the week, attracting a large field of talented hurdlers.
- 15:20 – Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Limited Handicap, Chase)
- Distance: Approximately 3 miles and 6 furlongs
- Overview: A unique race run over Cheltenham’s cross-country course, featuring a variety of challenging obstacles.
- 16:00 – BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1, Chase)
- Distance: 2 miles
- Overview: The premier event for two-mile chasers, this race is all about speed and precision. Past champions include Altior, Sprinter Sacre, and Energumene.
- 16:40 – Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap, Chase)
- Distance: 2 miles
- Overview: The festival’s oldest race, dating back to 1834, is a fiercely contested handicap over two miles.
- 17:20 – Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1, Flat Race)
- Distance: 2 miles
- Overview: The only flat race of the festival, this event showcases the most promising young National Hunt horses.
Style Wednesday at Cheltenham Festival 2025 offers the perfect blend of elite horse racing and fashion, making it a standout day for both racing enthusiasts and social attendees.
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