Cheltenham Festival 2025 Begins with Champion Day's Exciting Lineup

The four-day event features 28 races, with top jockeys and horses competing, including Constitution Hill and Brighterdaysahead in the Champion Hurdle.

The 2025 Cheltenham Festival opens today, running from March 11 to March 14, featuring 28 races across four themed days: Champion Day, Style Wednesday, St Patrick’s Thursday, and Gold Cup Day.
Constitution Hill, trained by Nicky Henderson, is favored to reclaim his Champion Hurdle title after missing last year's Festival due to setbacks.
Brighterdaysahead, an emerging mare trained by Gordon Elliott, is seen as a key challenger in the Champion Hurdle, following a strong season with three Grade 1 wins.
Irish and British trainers are set to compete fiercely, with Willie Mullins aiming for a third consecutive Gold Cup win with Galopin Des Champs later this week.
Weather conditions are expected to vary through the week, with a dry track forecasted for Champion Day and potential sleet on Day 2, impacting race strategies.