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SUMMARY:The Christmas Meeting 2026 — Cheltenham (December Gold Cup)
DESCRIPTION:Cheltenham's mid-December fixture (formerly the International M
 eeting\, renamed the Christmas Meeting from 2023) runs on Friday 11 and Sa
 turday 12 December 2026. The flagship race is the December Gold Cup — a Pr
 emier Handicap Chase over 2m 4f 127y on the Old Course\, with 17 fences — 
 traditionally drawing continental horses alongside the home fleet.\n\nAlon
 gside the Gold Cup\, a full Graded card on both days. Cheltenham gets fest
 ive in December — mulled wine at the Guinness Village\, live carols in the
  parade ring\, and a big-screen finish to warm the crowds. Under-18s free 
 with an adult.\n\nMore info: https://thecotswoldguide.com/events/cheltenha
 m-christmas-meeting-2026
LOCATION:Cheltenham Racecourse\, Prestbury Park GL50 4SH\, Cheltenham\, Glo
 ucestershire
URL:https://thecotswoldguide.com/events/cheltenham-christmas-meeting-2026
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DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Meeting 2026 — Cheltenham (December Gold Cup)
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