Festival Guides
The big meetings.
Festival meetings are where the best horses, trainers and jockeys come to compete. The Gallop publishes in-depth previews for every major festival — detailed form analysis, draw bias data, going assessments and power betting angles.
Cheltenham Festival
March
Key races:
Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Gold Cup, Stayers' Hurdle
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Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Gold Cup, Stayers' Hurdle
Grand National
April
Key race:
The Grand National Handicap Chase
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The Grand National Handicap Chase
Scottish Grand National
April
Key race:
Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase
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Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase
Royal Ascot
June
Key races:
Gold Cup, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee, King's Stand, St James's Palace
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Gold Cup, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee, King's Stand, St James's Palace
Glorious Goodwood
July/August
Key races:
Goodwood Cup, Sussex Stakes, Nassau Stakes
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Goodwood Cup, Sussex Stakes, Nassau Stakes
York Ebor Festival
August
Key races:
Ebor Handicap, Juddmonte International
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Ebor Handicap, Juddmonte International
Irish Champions Weekend
September
Key races:
Irish Champion Stakes, Matron Stakes
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Irish Champion Stakes, Matron Stakes
Cheltenham Showcase
October
Key race:
Pertemps Qualifier, Showcase Handicap Chase
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Pertemps Qualifier, Showcase Handicap Chase
Breeders' Cup
November
Key races:
Classic, Turf, Sprint, Mile
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Classic, Turf, Sprint, Mile
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