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Cheltenham Festival 2025 day one schedule and betting tips as Constitution Hill returns today - The unbeaten hurdler is back to retain his crown

It's Champion Day at Prestbury Park as the four-day event, culminating in the Gold Cup on Friday, is about to begin.

Paddy Power is offering new customers £40 in free bets when they bet £10 on the Cheltenham Festival including the Champion Hurdle on day one

Brighterdaysahead leads the challenge against 2023 Champion Hurdle hero Constitution Hill in feature on day one of the Cheltenham Festival; Unbridled will be releasing daily previews for all four days

Bravemansgame returns to Cheltenham looking to improve on last year’s runners-up placing in the Gold Cup, while Fastorslow and Gerri Colombe are also tipped to compete with favourite Galopin

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Express Sport bring you all the best tips for day one of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival with Constitution Hill a big favourite in the 4pm Unibet Champion Hurdle.

The first day of the Cheltenham Festival is very nearly upon us, drawing back the curtain on four days of the very best jump racing has to offer.

There isn’t much value in Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham this afternoon and it may be worth taking him on with ascending star Brighterdaysahead