Champion Hurdle highlights Cheltenham Festival 2025's opening day

The Cheltenham Festival 2025 begins with the highly anticipated Champion Hurdle. Last year, Constitution Hill's withdrawal diminished excitement, but this year features last year's winner State Man and the unbeaten Constitution Hill, alongside strong contender Brighterdaysahead. In the Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle, William Munny is recommended for an each-way bet. Majborough is favored to win the Old Pension Expert Arkle, while Katate Dori is expected to perform well in the Ultima Handicap Chase. The Unibet Champion Hurdle has fewer than eight runners again, with Constitution Hill facing a challenge from Brighterdaysahead. Other notable selections include Dysart Enos in the Mares' Hurdle and Puturhandstogether in the Juvenile Handicap Hurdle.