{"id":81188,"date":"2026-03-10T15:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=81188"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:04:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:04:05","slug":"horse-racing-cheltenham-festival-day-1-betting-tips-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/horse-racing-cheltenham-festival-day-1-betting-tips-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheltenham Festival Betting Tips Today: Day 1 Predictions and Best Bets for Tuesday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">The wait is finally over. The roar is back at Prestbury Park as the 2026 Cheltenham Festival kicks off with an action-packed Champion Day.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">From the curtain-raising Supreme Novices&#8217; Hurdle to the high-stakes Champion Hurdle, we have analysed the full seven-race card to bring you the best horse racing tips for today.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Whether you are looking for a banker to start your afternoon or a value pick in the handicaps, here is our horse-by-horse guide to winning at Cheltenham today.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">13:20 Cheltenham \u2013 Supreme Novices&#8217; Hurdle Tips<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Selection: Old Park Star @ 7\/4<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Nicky Henderson has an illustrious record in the Festival opener, and <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"70\">Old Park Star<\/b> looks like the next superstar off the Seven Barrows production line. Unbeaten in three starts over hurdles, his 18-length romp in a Grade 2 last time out at Haydock suggested he has gears his rivals simply haven\u2019t found yet. While the Irish contingent, led by <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"344\">Mighty Park<\/i>, will provide a stern test, Old Park Star\u2019s tactical speed makes him the one to beat.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><strong>Result<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><em>1st &#8211; Old Park Star @ 15\/8F<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2nd &#8211; Sober Glory @ 9\/2<\/em><br \/>\n<em>3rd &#8211; Mydaddypaddy @ 6\/1<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"9\">14:00 Cheltenham \u2013 Arkle Challenge Trophy Tips<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Selection: Lulamba @ 11\/8<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">This is set to be the race of the day as Great Britain\u2019s best two-mile novice chaser takes on Ireland\u2019s elite. <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"111\">Lulamba<\/b> has been foot-perfect over fences so far, showing a blend of slick jumping and raw power. Although Willie Mullins\u2019 <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"234\">Kopek Des Bordes<\/i> was a brilliant winner of the Supreme last year, Lulamba\u2019s recent victory in the Game Spirit Chase against older horses gives him the edge in terms of experience and hardiness.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><strong>Result<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><em>1st &#8211; Kargese @ 7\/1<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2nd &#8211; Kopek Des Bordes @ 11\/8<\/em><br \/>\n<em>3rd &#8211; Lulamba @ 11\/10F<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"12\">14:40 Cheltenham \u2013 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Tips<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Selection: Winston Junior @ 13\/2<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">The Fred Winter is notoriously difficult to solve, but Gordon Elliott\u2019s <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"72\">Winston Junior<\/b> has the &#8220;plotted&#8221; profile usually required for this race. He hasn&#8217;t been over-raced this season and looks to have been kept specifically for a handicap mark that underestimates his ability. With Jack Kennedy in the plate, expect him to be delivered late in a crowded finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><strong>Result<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><em>1st &#8211; Saratoga @ 10\/1<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2nd &#8211; Winston Junior @ 5\/1<\/em><br \/>\n<em>3rd &#8211; Klycot @ 40\/1<\/em><br \/>\n<em>4th &#8211; Pourquoi Pas Papa @ 16\/1<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"15\">15:20 Cheltenham \u2013 Ultima Handicap Chase Tips<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Selection: Jagwar @ 3\/1<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">The Ultima has been dominated by British trainers in recent years, but <b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"71\">Jagwar<\/b> looks primed to take the trophy back to Ireland. He has been remarkably consistent in high-end handicaps and stayed on strongly over three miles last time. With the ground looking &#8220;Good to Soft,&#8221; his proven stamina and jumping accuracy make him a very solid win bet in a wide-open field.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"18\">16:00 Cheltenham \u2013 Champion Hurdle Betting Tips<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Selection: Lossiemouth @ 13\/8<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">With the absence of some big names in the division, the door has opened for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/cheltenham.jpg\">brilliant mare <b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"95\">Lossiemouth<\/b> to claim the crown.<\/a> Willie Mullins has opted for the Champion Hurdle over the Mares&#8217; Hurdle, a move that signals extreme confidence. She is a course specialist with an electric turn of foot, and while <i data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"308\">The New Lion<\/i> is a worthy adversary, Lossiemouth\u2019s Grade 1 experience should see her through.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"21\">16:40 Cheltenham \u2013 Plate Handicap Chase Tips<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Selection: Madara @ 7\/2<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">Dan Skelton is a master of targeting the Festival handicaps, and <b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"65\">Madara<\/b> has been the talking horse for the Plate for months. He runs off the same mark as his impressive December Gold Cup second and will appreciate the likely frantic pace. He is a safe jumper who loves the hill, making him a standout selection.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"24\">17:20 Cheltenham \u2013 National Hunt Chase Tips<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Selection: Backmersackme @ 11\/2<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">We close the day with the amateur riders&#8217; test over the marathon trip. <b data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"71\">Backmersackme<\/b> has the perfect blend of stamina and class for this race. He was a dominant winner in staying company last month and stays all day. In a race where jumping often falls apart late, his reliability makes him the best bet to end Day 1 on a high.<code data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"264\"><\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The wait is finally over. The roar is back at Prestbury Park as the 2026 Cheltenham Festival kicks off with an action-packed Champion Day. 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