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 11th March in 2025.
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 Boodles Handicap Hurdle for juveniles.
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2024 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 |
2024 Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Results
| Time | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30pm | Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Slade Steel |
| 2:10pm | Arkle Challenge Trophy Novice's Chase | Gaelic Warrior |
| 2:50pm | Ultima Handicap Chase | Chianti Classico |
| 3:30pm | Champion Hurdle | State Man |
| 4:10pm | Mares' Hurdle | Lossiemouth |
| 4:50pm | Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle | Lark In The Mornin |
| 5:30pm | National Hunt Chase | Corbetts Cross |
Cheltenham Day 1 FAQs
When is day one of the Cheltenham Festival?
The 2025 Cheltenham Festival will start on Tuesday 11th March.
When is Champions Day at Cheltenham?
Day one at the Cheltenham Festival is known as Champions Day. In 2025, Champions Day will take place at Cheltenham on Tuesday 11th 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.
