Although St Patrick’s Day is traditionally celebrated on the 17th of March, Cheltenham Festival officially host the festivities on day three of the festival which is the 16th.
St Patrick’s Day always falls in March during Cheltenham week and although next Friday will be the day the Irish celebrate, the Thursday of the festival is the day that is officially labelled as St Patrick’s day.
The Thursday of Cheltenham Festival is officially called St Patrick’s Thursday and racegoers will be able to enjoy the prospect of the Ryanair Chase and Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle, where endurance and stamina reign.
ONE week today, we get to see Shishkin in the Ryanair Chase #CheltenhamFestival 🏇
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— GG (@ggcouk) March 9, 2023
Last year St Patrick’s day did in fact fall on the Thursday of Cheltenham and racing enthusiasts travelled from all around the world to listen to the Cheltenham roar on the day, which was made even more special by the Irish.
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Who will race on St Patrick’s Thursday?
So even though St Patrick’s Day is on the Friday this year, who will be racing on St Patrick’s Thursday the day before? Read Thursday’s full schedule below.
Thursday – Thursday, March 16th: Cheltenham Day Three: St Patrick’s Day
- 1.30: Turners Novices’ Chase ITV1
- 2.10: Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle ITV1
- 2.50: Ryanair Chase ITV1
- 3.30: Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle ITV1
- 4.10: Plate Handicap Chase ITV1
- 4.50: Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle RTV
- 5.30: Kim Muir Challenge Cup RTV
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