The long-awaited first day of the Cheltenham Festival is almost there and at that time tomorrow, we will have heard the roar and the race will be in progress.
As you can imagine, it is a stacked range to open four days that have the best of British and Irish horse racing.
The race of feature films is the Hurdle champion at 4 p.m. with Constitution Hill in action.
The accusation of Nicky Henderson won the race in 2023, but missed the meeting last year due to a bug that swept the stable of its owner.
He will not find him easy with the winner of last year and the best day of the end of the end.
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1.20 – Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (grade 1)
Kopek des Bordes is the overwhelming favorite and can even trigger as a chance of ratings.
Coach Willie Mullins, who has dominated the festival in recent years, says he is one of the best he has. If this is the case, he should win a gallop.
2.00 – Chase d’Arkle Novices (grade 1)
Majborough is the favorite of bookmakers, but a lot of advice goes for southern water.
If Majborough jumps well, he wins, otherwise …
2.40 – Handicap chase (grade 3)
Broadway Boy directs the market but the race seems quite open.
Katate Dori could be one to look at Kempton’s last time.
3.20 – Obstacle of mares (grade 1)
Mullins has the favorite here in Lossiemouth.
Fell to her last outing, but it was rejected as a blip and it would be a major surprise if it does not rebound strongly.
4.00 – HURDLE champion (grade 1)
Difficult to see a statesman repeating his success 12 months ago, which brings us to a race of two horses between Constitution Hill and Brightdaysahead.
Brightrdaysaysahead is our advice, but it should be a fantastic battle.
Prevailing @Unibet Champion Hurdle Winner State Man enjoying a roll! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/awx7zs819j
– Cheltenhamracecourse (@Cheltenhamracles) March 10, 2025
4.40 – Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)
The stencil is imagined but the total look will challenge it, as could be beyond your dreams.
5.20 – national hunting chase
The final race of the day is carried out, at least on the market, by Haiti Couleurs.
Keep an eye on the hop for a good bet on each track.
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Weather report
Chilly but dry is the last forecast.
The course is probably good at sweet if the expected net arrives later in the day.
How to watch the Cheltenham festival on television and via a flow
In the United Kingdom, you can watch all the races on ITV Racing and Racing TV. Racing TV is available via Sky and Virgin Media.
If you are not near a TV, you can broadcast the event via ITV Racing and Racing TV.
