Day 2 · Ladies Day · Wed 17 Mar 2027 · Old Course
Cross Country Chase
Cheltenham Festival 2027
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About the race
About the Cross Country Chase
Run over the unique Cross Country course inside the main track — banks, ditches, rails and the 'cheese wedges'. A handicap from 2025.
- Distance
- 3m 6f
- Race type
- Handicap Cross Country
- Age conditions
- 5yo+
- Course
- Old Course
Editorial
Analysis & guides
Festival guide
Cheltenham Festival 2027 Guide: Dates, Days, Races and How to Follow
The four days, the 28-race programme, the four championship races and the 2025 rule changes that still apply — every fact traced to a source, and every gap labelled.
Cheltenham Betting Tips Editorial DeskUpdated 14 September 20269 min read
Explainer
Fact-checkedThe Going at Cheltenham Explained: The Scale, the Two Courses and How to Read Race-Week Changes
The official going scale, what combined descriptions like "Soft, Heavy in places" mean, how the Old and New Courses differ, why March at Cheltenham is more often soft than not, and a checklist for reading going changes in Festival week.
Cheltenham Betting Tips Editorial DeskUpdated 14 September 20265 min read
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Cross Country Chase?
The 2027 Cross Country Chase is scheduled for Wednesday, 17 March 2027 — Day 2 (Ladies Day) of the Cheltenham Festival, on the Old Course. Race times are published by the Jockey Club nearer the Festival.
How long is the Cross Country Chase?
The Cross Country Chase is run over 3m 6f on the Old Course at Cheltenham. It is a Handicap Cross Country for 5yo+.