Cheltenham Day 1 – Tuesday 14th March 2023
Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival is known as ‘Champions Day’ and its feature race is the Unibet Champion Hurdle which is due off at 3.05pm. Read below to find out our best Cheltenham Betting Tips.
£330,000 in prize money is on offer for the two-mile contest, which has been won by some wonderful horses. Last year’s winner, Honeysuckle, looked a superstar and is top-priced 4/5 favourite with bet365* to make it back-to-back Champion Hurdles. However, he will have many challenges from the likes of Sharjah, Epatante and Ferny Hollow.
Cheltenham Day 1 Schedule & Racecards
Below you will find more detailed information on all seven races of Cheltenham Day 1 (Champion Day) with runners, racecard info and the latest Cheltenham 2022 betting odds on some of the race’s leading contenders. We also give you our early Cheltenham tips and even a lively outsider bet for each race – there are always lots of big odds winners at the Festival!
| Time | Champion Day Races – Cheltenham Day 1 Tuesday 14th March | Type | Racecards | Winner 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.30 | Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race | Hurdle | Racecards | Constitution Hill 9/4JF |
| 14.10 | Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase | Chase | Racecards | Edwardstone 5/2F |
| 14.50 | Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase | Chase | Racecards | Corach Rambler 10/1 |
| 15.30 | Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy | Hurdle | Racecards | Honeysuckle 8/11F |
| 16.10 | The Mares’ Hurdle Race | Hurdle | Racecards | Marie’s Rock 18/1 |
| 16.50 | Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle | Hurdle | Racecards | Brazil 10/1 |
| 17.30 | National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup | Chase | Racecards | Stattler 2/1 |
*Subject to ante-post terms, other prices available for NRNB markets. Odds correct at the time of posting.
Cheltenham Day 1 Betting Tips
The Cheltenham Festival is a betting bonanza. More than half-a-billion pounds are expected to change hands over four days of action and 28 races this March. Everybody loves to back a winner at Cheltenham, and Freebet’s stable of horse racing experts will share all their insights and free Cheltenham betting tips on these pages. For every Cheltenham race, our racing analysts thoroughly examine the form, statistics and patterns to spot trends that can help identify value winners. Our site also features the best free Cheltenham bets and promotions as they appear.
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The day’s racing starts with the Skybet Supreme Novice Hurdle. The tapes will rise to the customary ‘Cheltenham roar’ at 1.30pm and while everyone will be hoping to back the winner, all will be aware of this race’s reputation as a champion maker.
Altior, Douvan, Vautour and Honeysuckle are all recent winners of the ‘Supreme’ and they came back to the Festival to win races like the Racing Post Arkle, Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Ryanair Chase.
Other races on Day 1 of the Festival include the Arkle Challenge Trophy, the Mares Hurdle, and the National Hunt Challenge Cup for amateur jockeys to close proceedings at 5:30pm.
FAQs
Who won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?
Last year in 2022, Rachael Blackmore won the Champion Hurdle aboard Honeysuckle (8/11 fav) for trainer Henry de Bromhead.
What day is the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?
The Champion Hurdle is the feature race on the opening day of the four-day Cheltenham Festival. In 2023, it will be on Tuesday, 14th March.
When is the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?
The Champion Hurdle is the fourth race on the Cheltenham Festival Day 1 card with a scheduled off-time of 3.30pm.
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