The biggest race week of the year is almost upon us with Cheltenham Festival taking centre stage. 28 races will take place across four pulsating days of action with the week reaching its crescendo on Gold Cup Day on Friday where Galopin Des Champs will be looking to make history and claim a third straight crown.

Racing Post+ members will also have access throughout next week to Pricewise's picks every day of Cheltenham, as well as Paul Kealy's Sizzlers. On top of those tipping stars, Mark Holder's column will also be available each day.

All the details for jump racing's showpiece meeting wher Galopin Des Champs will seek a third straight Cheltenham Gold Cup win.

The Cheltenham Festival is the meeting for which every person involved in jump racing dreams of a winner. Be it Grade 1 races or handicaps, the racing is the most competitive and high-octane of any throughout the jumps season – with the Cheltenham Gold Cup being the sport’s most prestigious race.

Cheltenham Festival is an indisputable staple in England’s sporting calendar. And with the 2025 edition kicking off this month, it’s time to start thinking about your outfit. There isn’t an official dress code for the races – organisers only recommend dressing for the weather – so you’re going to have