2025 Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Tips, News and Odds
The third day at the Cheltenham Festival is known as St Patrick's day, and is headlined by the oldest of the four Championship race at the meeting, the Stayers' Hurdle.
The only other Grade One race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival is the Ryanair Chase. Thursday's card kicks off with two Grade Twos, the Mares' Novices' Hurdle and the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase.
Thursday's card also features and three thrilling handicaps, the Pertemps Final, the Brown Advisory Plate and the Kim Muir Challenge Cup.
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Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Card
Cheltenham Day 3 Card
| Time | Thursday Races | Status | Distance |
| 13:20 | Mares Novices' Hurdle | Grade Two | 2m 1f |
| 14:00 | Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase | Grade Two Handicap | 2m 4f |
| 14:40 | Pertemps Final | Listed Handicap | 3m |
| 15:20 | Ryanair Chase | Grade One | 2m 4f |
| 16:00 | Stayers' Hurdle | Grade One | 3m |
| 16:40 | Paddy Power Plate | Grade Three Handicap | 2m 4f |
| 17:20 | Kim Muir Challenge Cup | Class Two Handicap | 3m 2f |
2025 Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Results
| Time | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30pm | Mares' Novices' Hurdle | Air Of Entitlement |
| 2:00pm | Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase | Caldwell Potter |
| 2:40pm | Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle | Doddiethegreat |
| 3:20pm | Ryanair Chase | Fact To File |
| 4:00pm | Stayers' Hurdle | Bob Olinger |
| 4:40pm | Brown Advisory Plate Handicap Chase | Jagwar |
| 5:20pm | Kim Muir Handicap Chase | Daily Present |
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 FAQs
When is day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival?
Day three of the Cheltenham Festival will take place on Thursday 12th March in 2026.
When is St Patrick's Day at the Cheltenham Festival?
Day three of the Cheltenham Festival is always known as St Patrick's Day. St Patrick's Day at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival falls on Thursday 12th March.
What races are run on day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival?
Seven top quality races will be run on day three of the Cheltenham Festival, including the Stayers' Hurdle, the Ryanair Chase and the Mares' Novices' Hurdle.
Where can I watch Cheltenham Festival day 3?
You can stream every race during the Cheltenham Festival live on your mobile or tablet. Head to the Horse Racing Live Streaming page on our website to find out more.
