Constitution Hill aims to defend Champion Hurdle title

The Cheltenham Festival 2025 begins on Tuesday, featuring the renamed Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. The event honors a young jockey who died recently. Constitution Hill returns to defend his title in the Champion Hurdle after a year away. Constitution Hill, unbeaten and a previous champion, faces strong competition from Brighterdaysahead, who recently won a major race in Ireland. Other notable races include the Arkle and Mares Hurdle, with Majborough favored in the Arkle. Lossiemouth has shifted to the Mares Hurdle, becoming the favorite there. The National Hunt Chase has been changed to a handicap format, attracting more betting interest.