The time for speaking is over – the 2024 Cheltenham Festival is lastly right here!
Yes, after months and months of build-up (and Willie Mullins bingo), it is formally day one of many biggest present on turf. The motion on day one begins in earnest at 13:30, when the standard Cheltenham roar will greet the runners and riders within the Supreme.
Willie Mullins has historically held a powerful hand within the race, coaching the winner on a file seven events. Will he proceed that dominance with the likes of market leaders Tullyhill and Mystical Power?
The Supreme kicks off a four-day extravaganza of National Hunt racing, with 28 races total and 7 contests on the opening day. The Champion Hurdle is the function race at this time, the place State Man is the heavy favorite after the lack of Constitution Hill final week.
It’s assured to be one other thrilling week of high class equine motion – and Daily Star Sport will probably be with you each step of the way in which as we hold you updated with the winners, losers, high suggestions and the going all through the week.
Cheltenham Festival Day 1 schedule, race instances and outcomes
13:30 – SkyBet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
14:10 – My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase
14:50 – Ultima Handicap
15:30 – Unibet Champion Hurdle
16:10 – Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle
16:50 – Boodles Juvenil Handicap
17:30 – National Hunt Challenge Cup