Cheltenham Racecourse Profile
by Simon Walton
Cheltenham is a left-handed, stiff and undulating racecourse in England. It is a jumps course.
Course facts
Old course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Stiff and undulating |
| Course length | 2.53 miles (about 20 furlongs) |
| Home straight | 400 yards (about 2 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 245 yards (about 1 furlong) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 180ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 228ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 224ft |
| Notes | Used in November and on the Tuesday and Wednesday of the Festival, with the finish on the stands side. The chase course is inside the hurdles course. |
New course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Stiff and undulating |
| Course length | 2.58 miles (about 20½ furlongs) |
| Home straight | 610 yards (about 3 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 240 yards (about 1 furlong) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 180ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 233ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 220ft |
| Notes | Used in December, January and April, and on the Thursday and Friday of the Festival, with the finish on the inside of the course. The chase course is inside the hurdles course. |
Course map
Jumps course
Course facts are taken from Proform's course maps. Heights are in feet above sea level.