Cheltenham Day 2 Tips

Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival, also known as Ladies’ Day is another busy day at the Festival.

The highlight of the day is the Queen Mother Champion Chase, a high quality Grade 1 event that showcases the best two-mile chasers in a fiercely competitive contest. Another key race is the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle, where emerging stars test their potential over a challenging middle-distance trip.

The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase offers a stage for novice chasers to prove their mettle over fences, while the Coral Cup, a high-stakes handicap hurdle, always promises excitement with its large, unpredictable field.

With an electric atmosphere both on and off the track, Day 2 combines the glamour of racing with the thrill of witnessing future champions.

TimeRaceRace Type2024 Winner
1.30Ballymore Novices’ HurdleNovice HurdleImpaire Et Passe
2.10Brown Advisory Novices’ ChaseNovice ChaseThe Real Whacker
2.50Coral CupHandicap HurdleLanger Dan
3.30Queen Mother Champion ChaseChampionship RaceEnergumene
4.10Glenfarclas Cross Country ChaseCross Country ChaseDelta Work
4.50Grand Annual Handicap ChaseHandicap ChaseMaskada
5.30Champion BumperFlat RaceA Dream To Share

The featured race on Day 2 is the Champion Chase, officially known as the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

With a race time start of 3.30PM is the pinnacle of two-mile chasing at the Cheltenham Festival. Held on Day 2, this Grade 1 race attracts the fastest and most agile horses in the sport, delivering a breathtaking display of speed, precision, and stamina over fences.

The contest is often decided by split-second jumps and a thrilling sprint to the finish up the infamous Cheltenham Hill. Renowned for its competitive fields and iconic winners, the Champion Chase has seen legends like Altior, Sprinter Sacre, and Energumene etch their names into racing history.

It remains one of the most anticipated events of the Festival, a true test of a horse’s ability to combine raw pace with flawless jumping.