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Cheltenham Festival Day One Race Card with Runners, Odds and Tips

Day One tips analyze key contenders using form, class, and trainer-jockey records to aid bettors at Cheltenham Festival's opening races, featuring top trainers Mullins and Henderson.

  • On March 10, 2026, Cheltenham Festival Day 1 begins with seven races and the Unibet Champion Hurdle at 16:00 UK time.
  • Willie Mullins' late switch to run Lossiemouth in the Champion Hurdle follows final declarations made on Sunday, with Lossiemouth holding a 100% Cheltenham meeting record.
  • Tipsters favour a card led by Old Park Star , with Talk The Talk named the NAP of the card and Lulamba set as the Arkle favourite.
  • Short-Priced favourites dominate early Day 1 betting, ITV will broadcast the first six races on ITV 1 and ITVX, and owner JP McManus turns 75 today hoping for a Champion Hurdle win.
  • Historically, trainer trends mean Willie Mullins' Day 1 dominance and Irish trainers' edge persist, while Constitution Hill's absence boosts The New Lion as a British contender.
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