With the big 2023 December Meeting at Prestbury Park this week, horse racing fans will be keeping a close eye on the weather and also just what the Cheltenham going report is in the build-up to the two-day fixture. Especially as the Saturday of this meeting was called off in 2022.
Cheltenham Going Report Today
Cheltenham racecourse suffered arctic weather during their December Meeting in 2022 and as a result the Saturday of their two-day fixture had to be called off.
Therefore, the Prestbury Park ground staff and horse racing fans alike will be hoping for better luck this year with the meeting being staged this week on Friday and Saturday.
With that in mind, horse racing punters will also been keen to know what the Cheltenham going is today as the final runners and declarations are starting to take shape. Will certain horses act on softer ground, or maybe some might not even run at all based on the ground at Cheltenham?
Current Cheltenham Going Report
- SOFT
- GOING STICK: 5.2 (Hurdles & Chase)
Correct 15th December 2023
See which races are LIVE on ITV today here.
Cheltenham Racecourse Weather Forecast
The Cheltenham racecourse weather forecast for this week tells us the track got a bit of rain on Tuesday. However, the overall outlook for racedays on Friday and Saturday is a positive one.
With temperatures between 9-11 through till Saturday with it being cloudy but no rain due.
Cheltenham December Meeting 2023 Race Time and Running Order
See below the running order for the 2023 Cheltenham December Meeting, which is staged over Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December, with 14 races over the two days.
Friday 15th December 2023
- 12:05: British EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) Cl3 (4-6yo) 2m1f RTV
- 12:40: Cheltenham & South-West Racing Club Novices’ Chase (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m4½f RTV
- 1:15: Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle Cl3 (3yo+ 0-140) 2m1f ITV4
- 1:50: Cheltenham Racecourse Food Bank Collection Mares’ Handicap Chase (Challenger Series Qualifier) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-125) 2m4½f ITV4
- 2:25: Unibet Middle Distance Chase Series Veterans’ Handicap Chase Cl2 (9yo+ 0-150) 2m4½f ITV4
- 3:00: Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 3m5½f ITV4
- 3:35: Citipost Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 3m ITV4
Saturday 16th December 2023
- 12:05 – Jcb Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Gbb Race) Cl2 (3yo) 2m1f RTV
- 12:40 – John Wyke Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Gbb Race) Cl3 (4yo+) 3m1½f RTV
- 1:15 – Quintessentially Handicap Chase (Gbb Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m½f ITV4
- 1:50 – Virgin Bet December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m4½f ITV4
- 2:25 – Favourite From The Sun Now Daily Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 3m2f ITV4
- 3:00 – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices’ Hurdle) (Grade 2) (Gbb Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 3m ITV4
- 3:35 – Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m4½f ITV4
Cheltenham Tips and Trends
Andy Newton’s key Cheltenham December Gold Cup trends for Saturday’s big race.
Andy Newton’s Cheltenham December Gold Cup tip for Saturday’s big race.
Kyle Curran’s Cheltenham 1-2-3 tips for Saturday’s ITV races
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