Get the inside scoop at one of the remaining 2026 Cheltenham Festival preview nights

Previews are the best place to get insider tips and predictions for the Festival

Race horse owner Harry Redknapp, trainer Ben Pauling and Jockey Ben Jones pose with Cheltenham Festival hopeful The Jukebox Man
Ben Pauling, trainer of The Jukebox Man, is just one of the big names heading to a Cheltenham preview night.
(Image credit: John Hoy/The Jockey Club)

We’ve rounded up the 2026 Cheltenham Festival preview nights to make sure you know which horses to keep a close eye on when the action gets underway at the Cheltenham Festival four-day National Hunt racing bonanza.

This list has been updated on Tuesday, 3 March to remove the preview nights that have passed and those that have closed their bookings. Many of the remaining previews have limited tickets available, so it’s best to book now if you can.

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