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Cheltenham Festival 2026 - Gold Cup Day - Friday 13th March

EXPERIENCE THE PASSION, THE HISTORY, AND THE EXCITEMENT.

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Gold Cup and experience a day of epic jump-racing that will have your heart racing too.

As the grand finale to the Cheltenham Festival, Gold Cup Day is one of the most prestigious sporting occasions in the racing calendar, and thanks to Virgin Bet you could be there!

We’ve teamed up with Virgin Bet to give you and three friends the chance to experience an unforgettable racing weekend.
You’ll enjoy a three-night stay in luxury accommodation, your own private chef, tickets to Gold Cup Day and spending money [INSERT £].

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To enter to win a luxury weekend at the races with Virgin Bet just answer the question.

This competition is open from Monday 16th February 2026 00:01 (start time) until Sunday 1st March 2026 23:59 (end time).

Open to 18+ UK residents only. Bauer Media Group UK is the promoter of this competition. Please see online terms and conditions for more details.

Prize: 3 night's stay in luxury accommodation, a private chef, tickets to the Gold Cup races, spending money and more for the winner + 3 friends.

What was the name of the first horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

Red Splash

Red Rum

Big Splash

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1.Entry ROUTES and Costs	Entries are restricted to one (1) entry per person. Entry to the Competition is available via the following routes: Online Competition Entrants can enter online at https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/absolute-radio/competitions Online entry is free of charge.
2.COMPETITION MECHANIC AND HOW TO WIN	There will be one (1) winner of the competition in total. Online Competition Between Monday 16^th February 2026 at 00:01 and Sunday 1^st March 2026 23:59, entrants must visit https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/absolute-radio/competitions and submit their personal details and answer the following question correctly: What was the name of the first horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup? A. Red Splash B. Red Run C. Big Splash If the entrant wins a prize and it is subsequently discovered that they do not fulfil these specific terms and conditions, nor the general competitions terms and condition they will be disqualified. General terms and conditions can be found here: http://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/radio-competition-terms.html
3. ENTRY PERIOD	Entries must be submitted during the following Entry Period: Monday 16^th February 2026 00:01 (start time) until Sunday 1^st March 2026 23:59 (end time) Entries received before the Start Time or after the End Time will be invalid. Winner Announcement: The winners will be contacted by email or phone call (using the details provided on entry), upon being selected as the winner. The winner details are available by contacting win@bauermedia. If the winner cannot be contacted within 21 days from the date of the initial attempt to contact them, then we will re-draw until we draw a winner that we are satisfied (in our sole discretion) fulfils all of the eligibility criteria and is in compliance with these Terms.
4. ENTRY RESTRICTIONS	· Open to UK residents aged 18 years or over on date of entry. · Our employees (and their family members) or employees of any company involved in the Competition, including any Prize Provider, are not permitted to enter. · We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant or winner who does not comply with any of the eligibility criteria and/or is in breach of these Terms. We reserve the right to repeat the competition mechanic or any stage of it in order to draw a winner that fulfils all of the eligibility criteria and is in compliance with these Terms.
5. THE PRIZE	Full description of prizes Prize package for 4 adults includes: · 3 nights’ self-catering accommodation, near Cheltenham, based on sharing three double/twin bedrooms (check in on 11 March, check out 14 March 2026) · Breakfast hamper, including a selection of breakfast meats, produce, and pastries · Tattersalls Enclosure tickets to The Gold Cup (13 March 2026) at Cheltenham Festival · Return private transfers from accommodation to Cheltenham Festival · Three-course meal by a private chef, available for up to 4 people, includes all ingredients, washing up and chef’s travel · Dinner and drinks at a local pub or restaurant, (max value of £100 per person including gratuity) · Return private transfers from the accommodation to the local pub or restaurant (max value £75 each way) · £150 spending money (winner only) The prize package is for four (4) adults, all of whom must travel at the same time with the same itinerary; All guests must be over the age of 18; where any travellers are aged under 18, they must have prior parental or guardian permission; Accommodation is based on sharing a self-catering property, in Ampney St Mary with three double bedrooms; Accommodation will be selected by prize provider at their sole discretion; All cash allowances listed will be sent via bank transfer to the winner’s nominated account, recipient of funds must be aged 18 years or older; Specific terms and restrictions relating to the Cheltenham tickets may apply and will be provided upon booking; The prize excludes any travel costs, meals and drinks, incidentals, excursions, attractions, treatments, personal expenses and anything not expressly stated in the prize package; If unavailable, experiences and items of a similar nature and value may be offered at prize provider’s discretion; Winners must be available to travel from the 11 to the 14 March 2026; No other dates will be offered; If the winner is unable to attend they will forfeit the prize; Once booked, the prize cannot be amended or cancelled; Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable; no cash alternative is available; If the winner elects not to, or is unable to, use part of the prize, the winner will forfeit that part of the prize package; The Prize Provider is Element London Ltd. Any personal data submitted by the winner to the Prize Provider will be treated in accordance with Prize Provider’s privacy policy, which is accessible at https://element-london.com/element-london-privacy-policy-travel-english/