• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Cheltenham Betting Offers

  • Home
  • Free Bets
  • Meetings
    • New Year’s Day Meeting
    • Festival Trials Day
    • Cheltenham Festival
    • April Meeting
    • Race Night
    • Showcase Meeting
    • November Meeting
    • International Meeting
  • News
  • Articles
    • Stats & Trends

Race Night at Cheltenham Friday 28th April 2023 (Previously Hunters Chase Evening)

race nightThis site is all about Cheltenham, with the Festival obviously being the main reason that many of you will be visiting it. Yet Cheltenham Racecourse has so much more to offer than simply those four days in March. A quick look around will give you in-depth information about the likes of the November Meeting, which used to be known as the Open until it changed its name because of the golf, and the meeting that takes place every New Year. That’s to say nothing of the Festival Trials Day and International Weekend, of course. In other words, Prestbury Park has more than a few occasions up its sleeve that will keep racegoers entertained at times other than just when they’re waiting for the build up to the Gold Cup to get underway.

The funny thing about the racing calendar is that it works in a more convoluted fashion than a normal calendar. When it comes to jump racing, the season actually starts to get underway in November, running through the turn of the year and hitting its stride for the Cheltenham Festival in March and then the Grand National at Aintree in April. By May things have started to peter out, with Race Night (also know as Hunters Chase Evening) being the final meeting of any real worth. On this page we’ll tell you about the sort of things to expect on the day, how all the races are structured and which horses, jockeys and trainers won them the last time the races took place. Hopefully by the end of the piece you’ll be clued up enough on the event to feel confident enough to get your bets placed.

Race Night Race Card

huntersIt’s always worth remembering that the timings of races can change at any time, owing to the manner in which random things can cause delays and alterations.  In 2020 the meeting was completely cancelled, for example.

General speaking, though, things normally run on time when they’re as structured as an evening at the races, so if everything runs like clockwork then here are the race timings and details you’ll want to know.

Race 1 - Open Hunters' Chase - 16:40

  • Grade: Class 5 Chase
  • Distance: 2m 62y (3275m)
  • Fences: 14
  • Course: New Course

4-40pmThe first race of the evening meeting is a Hunter’s Chase. That’s not surprising, of course, given the entire meeting is made up of them. Nevertheless, it’s still worth pointing out. More specific to this race is the length of two miles and sixty-two yards (2m, 62y), during which time there are fourteen fences that need to be jumped.

It’s a Class 5 race that’s open to horses aged five-years-old and up. All the the races during the meeting take place on the New Course and this one takes about four minutes to be completed if the going’s Good.

2022 Winner

  • Horse - Envoye Special (7/4)
  • Jockey - Mr William Biddick
  • Trainer - Christopher Barber (GB)
  • Overall Prize Money - £5,294
  • For The Winner - £2,823

Race 2 - Intermediate Point-To-Point Hunters' Chase - 17:15

  • Grade: Class 4 Chase
  • Distance: 3m 2f (5230m)
  • Fences: 22
  • Course: New Course

Race number two usually lasts for around seven minutes when the going’s Good. That because it takes place over three miles and two furlongs (3m, 2f), with an impressive twenty-two fences between the horses and the final furlong.

It’s a Class 4 offering and, as with Race One, is for horses over the age of five. The field is normally about ten horses or so, meaning that there can often be good value to be found with the right bookmaker.  As you might have inferred from the race’s name, this is the final race of the Point-to-Point Championship.

2022 Winner

  • Horse - Latenightfumble (7/2)
  • Jockey - Miss Gina Andrews
  • Trainer - Tom Ellis (GB)
  • Overall Prize Money - £9,625
  • For The Winner - £5,347

Race 3 - KTDA Open Hunters' Chase - 17:50

  • Grade: Class 4 Chase
  • Distance: 3m 1f 56y (5080m)
  • Fences: 21
  • Course: New Course

5-50pmThe day is well underway by the time this race gets started. It’s similar in many ways to Race Two, with the major difference being that it’s for six-year-old horses and upwards rather than those aged five and over. It’s also run over three miles, one furlong and one hundred and fifty-six yards (3m, 1f, 156y), meaning it’s just a touch shorter.

It’s still got twenty-one fences to be negotiated, though, which are arguably easier to cope with because the field is usually much smaller. In terms of timings, if the going’s Good then it will last for about six and a half minutes.

2022 Winner

  • Horse - Trio For Rio (11/4)
  • Jockey - Mr Tommie M O'Brien
  • Trainer - Clive Boultbee-Brooks (GB)
  • Overall Prize Money - £6,738
  • For The Winner - £3,593

Race 4 - Mixed Open Hunters' Chase - 18:25

  • Grade: Class 4 Chase
  • Distance: 3m 2f 70y (5295m)
  • Fences: 22
  • Course: New Course

6-25pmIs there a meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse that doesn’t feature a race with the words ‘Gold Cup’ in it at some point or another? This one is raced over three miles, two furlongs and seventy yards (3m, 2f, 70y). It’s the second most tricky in terms of obstacles, thanks to the twenty-two fences that need to be jumped.

It tends to take horses about seven minutes when the going’s Good and there’ll usually be a field with about ten in it. It’s open to those aged five-years-old and up and is a Class 4 offering. You don’t get to use those Gold Cup words without being an impressive race and this is day’s main event.

2022 Winner

  • Horse - Dandy Dan (13/2)
  • Jockey - Miss Lauren Keen-Hawkins
  • Trainer - J Bourne (GB)
  • Overall Prize Money - £9,625
  • For The Winner - £5,133

Race 5 - Mares' Open Hunters' Chase - 19:00

  • Grade: Class 4 Chase
  • Distance: 3m 1f 56y (5080m)
  • Fences: 21
  • Course: New Course

7pmWe’re back to twenty-one fences for this race. As the name suggests, it’s open to mares and they need to be five or older to take part.

Lasting for three miles, one furlong and fifty-six yards (3m, 1f, 56y), it usually takes just over six minutes for the competitors to reach the end of it when the going’s Good. The field can be anywhere between five and ten, though it’s usually closer to the busier of the two. It’s a Class 4 event, if you’re interested in that sort of thing.

2022 Winner

  • Horse - Feuille De Lune (4/5)
  • Jockey - Miss Alice Stevens
  • Trainer - Kelly Morgan (GB)
  • Overall Prize Money - £6,738
  • For The Winner - £3,593

Race 6 - Dominic Chapman Memorial Open Hunters' Chase - 19:35

  • Grade: Class 4 Chase
  • Distance: 4m 97y (6526m)
  • Fences: 27
  • Course: New Course

7-35pmThe penultimate race of Day One is for horses aged five and over. A Class 4 race, it takes place over four miles and one hundred and twenty yards (4m, 120y), but every inch of it is necessary. That’s because it’s the day’s most challenging race, thanks in no small part to the twenty-seven fences that must be jumped by the competitors if they’re hoping to be declared the winner.

The length of it combined with those fences means that it takes more than eight minutes for the horses to reach its final moments when the going is Good. It’s also usually one of the larger fields of the day, meaning that good bookmakers will often offer more places and decent odds.

2022 Winner

  • Horse - Coup De Pinceau (100/1)
  • Jockey - Mr George Hiscock
  • Trainer - Syd Hosie (GB)
  • Overall Prize Money - £6,738
  • For The Winner - £3,593

Race 7 - Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open Hunters' Chase - 20:10

  • Grade: Class 5 Chase
  • Distance: 2m 4f 127y (4140m)
  • Fences: 17
  • Course: New Course

8-10pmThe day comes to its conclusion as far as the racing is concerned with this chase that lasts for about five minutes when the going’s good. It takes place over two miles, four furlongs and one hundred and sixty-six yards (2m, 4f, 166y). Open to horses aged five years of age and up, it’s a Class 5 race.

There are seventeen fences in place on the course and it’s not unusual for some of the more casual punters to have already made their way to the bar by this point. It would be a mistake to join them, however, given that the field of close to twenty horses means that there are often some upsets to be found, especially if you opt for the Each-Way market.

2022 Winner

  • Horse - Solomon Grey (9/2)
  • Jockey - Mr Darren Andrews
  • Trainer - Miss V Collins (GB)
  • Overall Prize Money - £5,294
  • For The Winner - £2,823

What To Expect At Race Night

view of the stands at cheltenham racecourse

The first thing to say is that this meeting takes place either at the very end of April or the fist week of May. Obviously the British weather means that nothing can be depended upon, but it’s probably fair to suggest that you can expect the temperatures to be a little higher than during any of the other major Cheltenham meetings.

Lightweight trousers and jackets are probably the order of the day, rather than the fleeces and wellington boots you might have worn for the Festival. It’s also worth noting that, as the name suggests, this is an evening affair. Though the nights are lighter thanks to the clocks having changed, it’s still going to be dusk by the time that the final race is run.

winning posts at cheltenham racecourse

The evening nature of the meeting means that it’s not usually one visited by families as much as it is by couples or groups of friends. This is a time to head along to the course and share a bottle of wine or two, soaking up the early evening sun and relaxing at what is arguably the most chilled out meeting on Cheltenham’s calendar.

That fact is confirmed by the fact that a DJ takes to the Centaur stage after the races are run to take the entertainment on into the night. If you’re a fan of celebrity spotting or looking out for members of the Royal Family then this probably isn’t the set of races for you! Instead this is all about the chance to socialise and catch some top-class racing whist you’re at it.

Final Thoughts

a horse box at the cheltenham festival

The more observant among you will have noticed that all of the winning jockeys are amateurs. That’s not a coincidence, Race Night is only open to amateurs, which is why the bigger and better-known trainers are also missing from the line-up.

There’s still plenty of classy racing to be had, though, so make sure you do some research and see if there are any standout candidates that you think are worth a punt on.

Primary Sidebar

Cheltenham Free Bets

Races on This Day

  • 16:40
    Open Hunters' Chase
  • 17:15
    Intermediate Point-To-Point Hunters' Chase
  • 17:50
    KTDA Open Hunters' Chase
  • 18:25
    Mixed Open Hunters' Chase
  • 19:00
    Mares' Open Hunters' Chase
  • 19:35
    Dominic Chapman Memorial Open Hunters' Chase
  • 20:10
    Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open Hunters' Chase

Meetings at Cheltenham

  • Cheltenham Festival
    • Champion Day
    • Ladies Day
    • St Patrick’s Thursday
    • Gold Cup Day
  • Festival Trials Day
  • New Year’s Day
  • November Meeting
    • Countryside Day
    • Gold Cup Day
    • November Meeting Sunday
  • Race Night
  • Showcase Meeting
    • The Showcase Friday
    • The Showcase Saturday
  • The April Meeting
    • April Meeting Day One
    • April Meeting Day Two
  • The International Meeting
    • International Friday
    • International Saturday

Race Types

  • Amateur Races
  • Championship Races
  • Conditions Races
  • Cross Country Races
  • Cup Races
  • Fillies' Races
  • Grade 1 Races
  • Grade 2 Races
  • Grade 3 Races
  • Handicap Races
  • Hurdle Races
  • Juvenile Races
  • Listed Races
  • Maiden Races
  • Mares' Races
  • Novices' Races
  • Premier Handicap Races
  • Standard Open Flat Races
  • Steeplechase Races
  • Trial Races
  • Trophy Races
  • Discontinued Races

Latest News

  • Aintree & Cheltenham Amongst Jockey Club Courses To Drop Dress Code
  • What Can Be Done To Combat Race Fixing In Horse Racing?
  • Jockeys Are Struggling With The New Whip Rules
  • Cheltenham Festival Trials Day Likely To Go Ahead As Temperatures Rise This Week
  • BHA Whips Rules Changed At The Last Minute Following A Jockey Backlash

Articles

  • Who Are The BHA?
  • Origins Of Steeplechasing
  • Is Horse Racing Too Traditional? Why Is It So Confusing?
  • Robot Horse Racing
  • Are There More Fatalities On Hard Ground In Horse Racing?
  • Types Of Jump Racing Fences
  • Biggest Comebacks In Horse Racing
  • Difference Between A Hurdle & A Fence In Jump Racing
  • What Are Hurdles & Fences Made From?
  • Why Are Race Distances Measured In Miles, Furlongs & Yards
  • Stag And Hen Do's At Cheltenham
  • Each-Way vs Place Betting: Which Is Better?
  • What Are Final Declarations
  • Does Illegal Horse Racing Still Happen?
  • What Is Pony Racing? How Is It Different To Horse Racing?
  • Ladies At The Races
  • What Do Nose, Head, Neck and Length Mean?
  • What Is A Furlong?
  • When Is A Race Declared Void?
  • False Starts In Horse Racing
  • What Are Official Ratings in Horse Racing?
  • Can You Run A Race With Only One Horse?
  • What Is Point To Point Racing
  • Best Day Of The Cheltenham Festival
  • How Much Does It Cost To Buy and Train a Racehorse?
  • Cheltenham Festival Ticket Types
  • How Much Does Racing Make From The Betting Levy?
  • Are There Less Horse Deaths In Racing Today?
  • Origins Of Jockey Silks In Horse Racing & Rules
  • Can A Jockey Remount A Horse?
  • What Happens If No Horse Wins A Race?
  • Why Do Horses Jump Fences?
  • How High and Far Can A Horse Jump?
  • Use Of The Whip In Horse Racing
  • What Are The Different Types Of Racehorses?
  • Who Sponsors Cheltenham Races
  • How Do Racehorse Owner Syndicates Work?
  • How Much Do Racehorses Weigh?
  • How Does Travelling Affect Racehorse Performance?
  • What PPE Do Jockeys Wear And Why?
  • Can Racehorses Overheat?
  • Benefits Of Owning Race Horses
  • What Is The Top Speed Of A Racehorse?
  • Do Racehorses Have Special Diets & Nutrition?
  • How Are Racehorses Transported & What Are The Rules
  • What Happened To All-Weather Jumps Racing?
  • What Was Tic Tac? The Sign Language For On-Course Bookmakers
  • The Road To Cheltenham
  • Retraining of Racehorses
  • What Happens To Retired Racehorses?
  • Horse Racing Mix-Ups
  • Youngest Jockeys In Horse Racing History
  • What Are Blinkers & Why Do Race Horses Wear Them?
  • How Long Do You Have To Claim A Winning Bet At A Racecourse?
  • Female Jockey Pioneers
  • Oldest Jockeys In Horse Racing History
  • Record Jockey Wins For Cheltenham Festival Races
  • Record Trainer Wins For Cheltenham Festival Races
  • Cheltenham Festival Races Record Horse Wins
  • Biggest Prize Money Races At The Cheltenham Festival
  • The Life Of A Racing Jockey
  • Races With The Most Fences At The Cheltenham Festival
  • How Often Do Mares' Win At The Cheltenham Festival
  • Average Winner Age Cheltenham Festival Races
  • Longest Races At The Cheltenham Festival
  • Cheltenham Festival's Newest Races
  • How Often Does the Favourite Win at the Cheltenham Festival?
  • Average Winner Odds Cheltenham Festival Races
  • Cheltenham Festival Stats & Trends
  • Veganism & Horse Racing
  • Horse Doping In Horse Racing
  • Most Feared Fences In Horse Racing
  • Jockey Injuries
  • How To Become A Jockey
  • Horse Injuries
  • What Is Going In Horse Racing
  • Richest Races In Horse Racing
  • What Is The Starting Price In Racing
  • When Is The Best Time To Bet Ante-Post
  • Impact Of Wetter Winters On UK Jump Racing
  • How Long Do Racehorses Live For?
  • How Much Do Jockeys Weigh?
  • Rules For Naming Race Horses
  • What Is A Dead Heat In Horse Racing?
  • Who Would Win A Race Between A Horse And A Dog?
  • What Makes A Good Jump Stayer?
  • What Is A Stewards Enquiry?
  • Why Are Horses Disqualified and Who Decides?
  • Courses At Cheltenham: Old, New and Cross Country
  • How Are Jump Horses Trained Differently To Flat Horses?
  • Longest Odds Winners In Horse Racing History
  • How Much Money Is Bet At Cheltenham?
  • How Much Is Cheltenham Worth To The Economy?
  • Top 5 Cheltenham Festival Owners
  • Accessibility At Cheltenham The Cheltenham Festival
  • Cheltenham Festival's Oldest Race Still Running
  • Biggest Female Trainers
  • Celebrity Race Horse Owners
  • Can Jockeys, Trainers & Owners Bet?
  • British vs Irish Trainers And Stables At Cheltenham
  • Things To Do & Places To Visit In Cheltenham
  • The Royal Family And The Cheltenham Festival
  • How Much Does It Cost To Be An On-Course Bookmaker?
  • How Much Money Do Race Horse Owners Make?
  • How Much Money Do Trainers Make?
  • Cheltenham Race Types
  • Cheltenham Hotels & Cheltenham Festival Accommodation
  • Top 5 Cheltenham Festival Trainers
  • Top 5 Cheltenham Festival Jockeys
  • Top 10 Cheltenham Festival Horses
  • How Much Money Do Jockeys Make?
  • Richest Jockeys In Horse Racing History
  • Getting To Cheltenham Racecourse
  • Cheltenham Festival vs Grand National, Which Is Better?
  • Cheltenham Racecourse History
  • Why Is The Cheltenham Festival So Big?
  • Cheltenham Festival History
  • The Prestbury Cup
  • Cheltenham Festival Quiz
  • Cheltenham Festival Top Trainer
  • Cheltenham Festival Top Jockey
  • Cheltenham Racecourse During The War
  • Ante-Post Betting - Risk vs Reward
  • Jump Racing Distances
  • How to Read a Race Card
  • How To Bet On Horse Racing
  • Disqualification, Non-Runners and Rule 4
  • Age, Sex and Weight in Horse Racing
  • History And About National Hunt Racing
  • A-Z Glossary Of Horse Racing Terms
  • Horse Racing News, Statistics & Blogs
  • Live Streaming of Horse Racing
  • Live Betting In Play On Horse Racing
  • Cash Out And Partial Cash Out On Horse Racing
  • Grades and Classes In National Hunt Jump Racing

Offers

  • Acca Offers For Horse Racing
  • Extra Places Each-Way & Enhanced Each Way Terms Cheltenham Festival 2023
  • Horse Racing Loyalty Free Bet Clubs
  • Horse Racing Money Back
  • Best Odds Guaranteed For The Cheltenham Festival
  • Tote and Totepool Betting
  • Lucky Bets and Bonuses For Horse Racing
  • Non-Runner No Bet
  • Free Bets And Bonuses For Winners
  • Best Odds Guaranteed For Horse Racing
  • Faller & Fail To Finish Insurance For Horse Racing

Copyright © 2023 CheltenhamBettingOffers.com | 18+ Gamble Aware | Privacy & Cookie Policy