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

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

Cheltenham Festival 2025 tips as Brighterdaysahead is primed to deliver a first win in the opening day Champion Hurdle feature for Gordon Elliott

General admission for the Gold Cup has sold out, with nearly 70,000 spectators gathered at Prestbury Park. The total attendance for the week is still expected to pass 200,000 but will be significantly down on the record 280,

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.

Reality Stars, royalty and ex-international footballers, here are eight famous faces spotted so far on day three of Cheltenham Festival.

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