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Start Gold Cup Day in style with the Cheltonian Society!
Expert punditry and behind-the-scenes insight from broadcaster and tipster Steve Jones, joined by yard-owner and racehorse-owner Chris Coley (Thirlestaine, 1963) whose racing partnership boasts 165 owner wins.
Deluxe buffet breakfast with fizz, plus minibus transport to the racecourse and add-on parking at College available.
Tickets: £25 per person
£5 add-on for parking
The lead booker must be a Cheltonian Society member.
You are welcome to book for non-Society members as guests.
(Booking will close at 9am on Monday 2 March)
What to Expect
Full English Buffet: A traditional Full English buffet, accompanied by fizz, tea, coffee and soft drink alternatives. (Dietary requirements can be catered for.)
Punditry & Behind-the-Scenes Insight: From top tipster Steve Jones (Daily Mirror, Racing TV) and Chris Coley BEM, racehorse-owner and yard-owner (Fergal O’Brien Racing).
Transport to the Races: Tickets include free minibus transport to the racecourse.
Overnight Parking: Add parking for only £5 per car. Your car can be left overnight and be collected at any time on Friday 13 March or until 5pm on Saturday 14 March.
**Spaces are limited, so where possible please car share with friends and family**
Our speakers
Guest speakers are racing notables Steve Jones and Chris Coley (Thirlestaine, 1963).
Steve Jones is a national race journalist, broadcaster and tipster (The Daily Mirror and Racing TV). He comes from racing royalty, his grandfather Davy Jones being a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner in 1945 and one of the few jockeys to ride both the Grand National and the Derby; his father Peter Jones having ridden 200 winners in a 16-year international career; and his uncle, Buck Jones, also a jockey. Steve was the Templegate tipster at The Sun for 15 years, as well as working for SportingLife.com and Raceform. The biggest win he’s tipped? Neptune Collonges in the 2012 Grand National who romped home 33-1.
Chris Coley (Thirlestaine, 1963), business partner at Fergal O’Brien’s Gloucestershire race-yard, multiple racehorse-owner and the innovator of corporate hospitality at Cheltenham in the 1980s. Chris has sent out 165 winners in his long association with the sport. Chris has also authored ‘Under Starter’s Orders’, a racing quiz book which has raised £25,000 for the Injured Jockeys Fund.
Photography
There will be a College photographer at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a member of staff know on arrival.
Cancellations
Tickets can be cancelled for a refund until the end of Monday 23 February. After this date, cancellations can only be refunded if the event is fully booked and the place is sold to another booker.
