Ben Linfoot reflects on a dramatic week at Cheltenham with his analysis on the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase and Gold Cup.

LIVE: Day 1 results and update after Golden Ace wins dramatic Champion Hurdle - Golden Ace makes the most of Champion Hurdle chaos to snatch dramatic victory

He's back. Constitution Hill makes his return to the Festival and is the standout contender for the Unibet Champion Hurdle (4.00), which is the feature race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and a stellar cast of seven will do battle over 2m½f. Who will take home the Champion Hurdle? Read on for our runner-by-runner guide

Jango Baie produced an upset in the Arkle Novices’ Chase, upsetting favourite Majborough in a dramatic finish before Lossiemouth stormed to victory in the Mares’ Hurdle.

Follow live BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary and text updates from Gold Cup Day at the Cheltenham Festival 2025.

After three spellbinding days at the Cheltenham Festival we arrive at the biggest of all. God Cup day is the very peak of jump racing and this year we have suitable storyline to match the occasion within reach.