The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest jumps meet of the year in England and draws an average of 50,000 fans each day. In 2011, it runs from March 15 through 18 and includes eleven Grade 1 races and purse money of almost £4 million. Photos and results for the first two days are up now, including the Champion Hurdle won by Hurricane Fly (right).The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest jumps meet of the year in England and draws an average of 50,000 fans each day. In 2011, it runs from March 15 through 18 and includes eleven Grade 1 races and purse money of almost £4 million. Photos and results for the first two days are up now, including the Champion Hurdle won by Hurricane Fly (right).Related Searches cheltenham festival
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