The Cheltenham Festival concludes on Friday, March 13, with the Met Office forecasting a mix of light rain and sunny intervals. Conditions are expected to be largely favourable, with gentle to moderate breezes and temperatures reaching up to 15 degrees Celsius.
Racing begins at 1.20pm GMT, with the final race at 5.20pm. Gates open at 10.30am daily. The going on the Old Course is currently soft, while the New Course is good to soft, and the Cross Country is a mix of both.
Thursday saw constant rain, but the rest of the week has been predominantly dry. Accuweather predicts overcast skies from Wednesday onwards, with rain earlier in the week. Apple weather indicates rain on Thursday morning with heavy winds.
The dry spell just before and during the festival has led to a quicker track, though soft ground on the Old Course may favour stamina-based runners. Punters are advised to monitor the going closely as conditions can impact race outcomes.
