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ITV Racing makes announcement which will thrill armchair Cheltenham Festival fans

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The Cheltenham Festival is an annual horse racing event that takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is one of the most prestigious and significant meetings in the National Hunt racing calendar. The festival usually occurs over four days in March, attracting top-quality horses, jockeys, and trainers from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and beyond. Key features of the Cheltenham Festival include:

  1. Champion Day: The first day of the festival, featuring races such as the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and the Champion Hurdle.

  2. Ladies Day: The second day, known for the Queen Mother Champion Chase and various fashion and style awards for attendees.

  3. St. Patrick's Thursday: The third day of the festival, which often sees a significant Irish presence, with races like the Ryanair Chase and the Stayers' Hurdle.

  4. Gold Cup Day: The final day is the most prestigious, culminating in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, one of the most coveted prizes in National Hunt racing.