Cheltenham Festival: Race schedule & BBC coverage

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ByCharlotte Coates
BBC Sport journalist
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Harry Redknapp's Jukebox Man attempts to be the first horse from British soil to win the Gold Cup since 2018 at the four-day Cheltenham Festival - and you can follow it live on the BBC.

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra will bring you commentaries of all 28 races at the meeting from 10-13 March, with coverage of the feature races and Gold Cup day also on Radio 5 Live, including the big contest at 16:00 GMT.

There will also be live text commentaries, racecards and results every day on the BBC Sport website and app, and additional coverage on BBC Sport's social media accounts.

Gina Bryce presents the coverage from Tuesday to Thursday, and Mark Chapman on Friday.

Former Gold Cup-winning jockeys Andrew Thornton and Paddy Brennan, and Welsh Grand National winner Charlie Poste, will offer analysis and insight, with John Hunt leading the commentary.

When is the Cheltenham Festival?

The meeting takes place from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March. The first race each day is at 13:20 GMT.

When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the fifth race on Friday and takes place at 16:00. There are seven races each day - 28 in total - with the final race at 17:20.

Full race schedule and BBC coverage

All times GMT. Distances in miles, furlongs and yards. Races in bold will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Friday 13 March - Cheltenham Gold Cup Day

13:20 JCB Triumph Hurdle 2m Hurdle

14:00 William Hill County Handicap Hurdle 2m

14:40 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase 2m 4f

15:20 Albert Novices' Hurdle 3m Hurdle

16:00 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase 3m 2f

16:40 St James' Place Festival Hunters Chase 3m 2f

17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle 2m 4f

BBC coverage

13:00-16:30 BBC Radio 5 Live

13:00-17:30 BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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