Name: Cheltenham St Patrick's Day 2027
Start: 2027-03-18T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-18T17:20:00+00:00
Location: Cheltenham Racecourse

Question 1

When is Cheltenham St Patrick's Day in 2027?

Accepted Answer

Cheltenham St Patrick's Day 2027 falls on Thursday 18 March, the third of the Cheltenham Festival's four days. The Festival itself runs from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March 2027 at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire. Gates open at 10:30 on the Thursday, the first race is due off at 13:20 and the last at 17:20.

Question 2

What are the feature races on St Patrick's Thursday?

Accepted Answer

St Patrick's Thursday has two feature races. The Stayers' Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle over about three miles, due off at 15:20, and the Ryanair Chase is a Grade 1 steeplechase over two miles four and a half furlongs, due off at 16:00. Both are run on Thursday 18 March 2027 at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Question 3

How many races take place on St Patrick's Thursday?

Accepted Answer

Seven races make up the card on Cheltenham St Patrick's Thursday, part of the 28 the Festival runs across its four days at Cheltenham Racecourse. The first is due off at 13:20 and the last at 17:20, with the two feature races in between: the Stayers' Hurdle at 15:20 and the Ryanair Chase at 16:00. Gates open at 10:30.

Question 4

Does St Patrick's Thursday have two feature races?

Accepted Answer

Yes. St Patrick's Thursday is headlined by two feature races, the Stayers' Hurdle at 15:20 and the Ryanair Chase at 16:00, both Grade 1. The Festival's other three days each build around a single headline race: the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday, the Queen Mother Champion Chase on Wednesday and the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.

Question 5

Is St Patrick's Thursday different from Champion Day, Ladies Day and Gold Cup Day?

Accepted Answer

Yes, though what separates them is the feature race and the character that comes with it. The Thursday is headlined by two feature races, the Stayers' Hurdle and the Ryanair Chase, while each other day builds around a single feature. The Tuesday belongs to the Champion Hurdle, the Wednesday to the Queen Mother Champion Chase, and the closing Friday to the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Question 6

Is Cheltenham St Patrick's Day part of the March Festival or the November Meeting?

Accepted Answer

Cheltenham St Patrick's Day belongs to the March Cheltenham Festival, which runs from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March 2027 at Cheltenham Racecourse. It is not part of the Cheltenham November Meeting, a separate Cheltenham fixture held in November with its own race programme.

Question 7

Is Cheltenham Racecourse accessible on St Patrick's Thursday?

Accepted Answer

Cheltenham Racecourse provides lift access to the grandstand levels, designated accessible viewing areas across its enclosures and accessible toilets, applying on St Patrick's Thursday as on every day of the Festival. A complimentary companion admission is available to eligible visitors and must be applied for in advance. Specific access requirements should be confirmed directly with the racecourse before booking.

Question 8

Who does St Patrick's Thursday suit for corporate hospitality?

Accepted Answer

St Patrick's Thursday suits corporate groups looking for a sociable Festival day. Client entertaining, staff reward and team celebrations all sit comfortably on a card with two Grade 1 feature races, the Stayers' Hurdle at 15:20 and the Ryanair Chase at 16:00, which give the day two natural high points on Thursday 18 March 2027.

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