It’s a bit of a shame that more horses aren’t taking him on. Best Mate, who early this century was the last horse to win three Gold Cups, took on an average of 14 opponents, while Galopin Des ...

The cheapest way to experience the festival is through the Best Mate enclosure with a day ticket for the first three days priced at £51.30, while Friday will set you back £67.50.

The cheapest tickets are in the Best Mate enclosure and can be purchased for £51.30 for the first three days, with the Friday priced at £67.50. There are a variety of other ticket option available.

A ticket for the Best Mate enclosure will set you back £67.50. Multi-buy options are available for all ticket types. ... The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the National Hunt season.