A mouthwatering week of racing gets underway as Cheltenham Festival 2025 kicks off barnstarming day on Tuesday afternoon.
Constitution Hill will lead the headlines as the eight-year-old bids to continue his unbeaten record over hurdles in the Champion Hurdle after missing last year’s meeting. The horse, trained by Nicky Henderson, has overcome a respiratory issue, suspected colic and lameness since taking the win in 2023.
Last year’s victor State Man will be among the opposition, in addition to Gordon Elliott’s Brighterdaysahead. The latter is tipped to be a new rival after twice defeating State Man.
Cheltenham’s opening roar is sure to be in fine voice once again and will strike a poignant moment on this occasion. The first race of the day has been named the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in honour of the Irish jockey who passed away last month following a fall. He won the race on Marine Nationale two years ago and the horse will be racing in the Champions Chase on day two.
Seven races await on the opening day and Mirror Online will have the build up to and reaction from each throughout the day. Join us below for all of the latest news.