Cheltenham Festival 2025 starts today, March 11

The Cheltenham Festival 2025 starts today, March 11, and runs until March 14. It features 28 races, including the Champion Hurdle and the Gold Cup. Constitution Hill returns after missing last year due to illness. The festival includes seven races each day, beginning at 1:20 PM. Notable races today are the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and the Champion Hurdle, with Nicky Henderson aiming for a comeback after a winless festival last year. Weather forecasts predict a dry week with mild temperatures. ITV1 will broadcast the first six races for free, while Racing TV will cover all events. Current odds show Galopin Des Champs as the favorite for the Gold Cup.