2025 Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Tips, News and Odds
The opening day of the Cheltenham Festival is known as Champion's Day, and will take place on Tuesday 10th March in 2026.
The Champion Hurdle is the main event on day one's card. There are also three further Grade Ones in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, the Arkle Challenge Trophy and the Mares' Hurdle.
The historic National Hunt Chase also takes place on day one, along with the Ultima Handicap Chase and the Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle for juveniles.
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Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Card
Cheltenham Day 1 Card
| Time | Tuesday Races | Status | Distance |
| 13:20 | Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Grade One | 2m |
| 14:00 | Arkle Challenge Trophy | Grade One | 2m |
| 14:40 | Ultima Handicap Chase | Grade Three Handicap | 3m |
| 15:20 | Mares' Hurdle | Grade One | 2m 4f |
| 16:00 | Champion Hurdle | Grade One | 2m |
| 16:40 | Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle | Grade Three Handicap | 2m |
| 17:20 | National Hunt Chase | Grade Two Handicap | 3m 6f |
2025 Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Results
| Time | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1:20pm | Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Kopek Des Bordes |
| 2:00pm | Arkle Challenge Trophy Novice's Chase | Jango Baie |
| 2:40pm | Ultima Handicap Chase | Myretown |
| 3:20pm | Mares Hurdle | Lossiemouth |
| 4:00pm | Champion Hurdle | Golden Ace |
| 4:40pm | Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle | Puturhandstogether |
| 5:20pm | National Hunt Chase | Haiti Couleurs |
Cheltenham Day 1 FAQs
When is day one of the Cheltenham Festival?
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival will start on Tuesday 10th March.
When is Champions Day at Cheltenham?
Day one at the Cheltenham Festival is known as Champions Day. In 2026, Champions Day will take place at Cheltenham on Tuesday 10th March.
What races are run on day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival?
The opening day of the Cheltenham Festival features seven top-quality races, including the Champion Hurdle, the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and the Arkle Novices' Chase.
Where can I watch Cheltenham Festival day 1?
You can stream every race during the Cheltenham Festival live on your mobile or tablet. Head to the Horse Racing Live Streaming page on our website to find out more.
