Road to Cheltenham in November, the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle Racecourse in November, the International Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse in December, the Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock Park in January, and the Champion Hurdle at The Cheltenham Festival in March. The overall concept of The Road To Cheltenham revolves around the basic premise of raising the profile of British horse racing among the general public’s consciousness and thus attracting new followers to British horse racing. The Road To Cheltenham series is part of a five-year sponsorship deal signed by StanJames.com. The deal begins with the 2010 Fighting Fifth Hurdle. Road to Cheltenham
Horse racing in Great Britain years. Foal production has increased threefold since 1966. Racehorses are capable of living for more than 30 years. Organisations Media Horse racing in Great Britain Horse racing is the second largest spectator sport in Great Britain, and one of the longest established, with a history dating back many centuries. It generates over £3.7 billion for the British economy, and the major horse racing events such as Royal Ascot and Cheltenham Festival are important dates in the British and international sporting and society calendar. The sport has taken place in the country since Roman times and many of the sport's traditions