Ben Linfoot reflects on a dramatic week at Cheltenham with his analysis on the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase and Gold Cup.

He's back. Constitution Hill makes his return to the Festival and is the standout contender for the Unibet Champion Hurdle (4.00), which is the feature race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and a stellar cast of seven will do battle over 2m½f. Who will take home the Champion Hurdle? Read on for our runner-by-runner guide

Jango Baie produced an upset in the Arkle Novices’ Chase, upsetting favourite Majborough in a dramatic finish before Lossiemouth stormed to victory in the Mares’ Hurdle.

The weather can be crucial to results, with punters studying the going days and hours out from each race. If the course is heavy, then expect a real test of the horse’s stamina, though the forecast currently suggests a quicker track due to a dry spell just before and throughout the festival.

New customers can get £40 free bets with SBK when they sign up and bet £10 on the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

General admission for the Gold Cup has sold out, with nearly 70,000 spectators gathered at Prestbury Park. The total attendance for the week is still expected to pass 200,000 but will be significantly down on the record 280,

After three spellbinding days at the Cheltenham Festival we arrive at the biggest of all. God Cup day is the very peak of jump racing and this year we have suitable storyline to match the occasion within reach.

Bookies Parimatch is jumping in on the Cheltenham Festival action and is offering new customers £20 in free bets when they bet £10 on the Champion Hurdle this week.

The Cheltenham Festival 2025 comes to a thrilling conclusion on Gold Cup Day with some eye-watering prize money set to be awarded to the successful owners, trainers and jockeys on the final day of action.

Everything you need to know about the best Cheltenham Gold Cup betting offers and promotions for Friday’s race

Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds & Betting Guide - The Independent’s Racing Correspondent Sam Turner has put together an all-you-need-to-know 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup betting guide