Cheltenham Festival 2025 features Champion Hurdle showdown

The Cheltenham Festival 2025 has begun, featuring the Champion Hurdle as the main event. Constitution Hill aims to reclaim his title after missing last year's race, facing strong competition from Brighterdaysahead. The opening race, the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, is renamed in memory of jockey Michael O’Sullivan, who passed away last month. Majborough is favored in the Arkle Chase, while Lossiemouth is expected to perform well in the Mares Hurdle. Live updates and coverage of the Festival's first day are available, with a focus on race previews and betting tips.