Our betting expert has provided Cheltenham day 1 tips, including a Lucky 15, an accumulator and the bet365 super boost for the day

Trained by David Pipe, Gericault Roque has shown consistent form, including a second-place finish in the 2022 Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. He returned from a layoff with an encouraging run at Windsor in January and is now 7lb lower than his 2022 Ultima rating, making him an intriguing prospect.

What looks, without question, the best of the four days of Cheltenham 2025 is upon us – and the Champion Hurdle is something to savour. Twelve months ago, Constitution Hill's late defection rendered the race forgettable.

The first day of the Cheltenham Festival is very nearly upon us, drawing back the curtain on four days of the very best jump racing has to offer.

Lossiemouth, though, has been re-routed in the opposite direction, much to the dismay of racing fans hoping to see a quartet of headliners in action. Golden Ace, winner of the Mares Novices’s Hurdle at Cheltenham last year, and Burdett Road, are among the outsiders.