Cheltenham Free Bets & Betting Offers for Day 1: Cheltenham Festival 2026
The Cheltenham Festival is here, kicking off with what is arguably the biggest day of all four, the opening Tuesday, featuring the Champion Hurdle. Here at Free Bets we've gathered together the best offers for the first day.
To kick the meeting off, bookmakers often go strong with Cheltenham free bets and betting offers, and this year is no exception.
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Cheltenham Festival Betting Offers for Day One
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Cheltenham Festival 2026 Day 1 Preview
The opening day may lack star quality compared to previous years, but I think there's plenty of potential stars of the future on display here.
The Supreme kicks off the day, and the winner usually goes onto bigger and better things. Old Park Star heads the market, while Mighty Park is an intriguing runner after just one start.
A race later, the Arkle Chase serves up the first big British vs Irish clash as Lulamba for Team Henderson takes on Kopek Des Bordes for Team Mullins. Both have their flaws, both have star power, and they will hopefully combine to serve up a treat.
Feature race on day one is the Champion Hurdle, and Lossiemouth's late inclusion has certainly added a new perspective to the race, and made it a much stronger renewal.
She takes on The New Lion, winner of last year's Turners, Brighterdaysahead, who beat Lossiemouth last time out, and Golden Ace, winner of the 2025 Champion Hurdle.
For more on these races, and the rest of the Cheltenham day 1 card, we've got former Gold Cup winning jockey Paddy Brennan and resident tipster Charlie McCann on hand.
Cheltenham Day 1 Race Schedule
| Time | Cheltenham Day 1 Races |
|---|---|
| 1:20pm | Supreme Novices’ Hurdle |
| 2:00pm | Arkle Challenge Trophy |
| 2:40pm | Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle |
| 3:20pm | Ultima Handicap Chase |
| 4:00pm | Champion Hurdle |
| 4:40pm | Festival Plate |
| 5:20pm | National Hunt Chase |
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