Joe Norris Cheltenham Festival 2026 Day 1 tips: Race rundown, runners odds and predictions including Champion Hurdle

This feels like one of the most eagerly anticipated Cheltenham Festivals in recent memory. Not only does the 2026 meeting look wide open on paper, but we also have some serious quality lining up
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Cheltenham day 1 tips

Racing experts share their Cheltenham day 1 tips, including a 100/1 shot offered by Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Davy Russell
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Champion Hurdle Tips – The New Lion, Lossiemouth & Brighterdaysahead

Tip Odds Race The New Lion 5/2 Champion Hurdle Poniros 12/1 Champion Hurdle The Champion Hurdle is the feature race on Day 1 of

Cheltenham 2026 Triumph Hurdle tips

The Triumph Hurdle is always one of the more intriguing races at the Cheltenham Festival. These four year olds are still improving rapidly and it can be hard to know exactly how good they are

Gary Carson tips: Lossiemouth to extend Cheltenham Festival love affair with Champion Hurdle win

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