One of the most highly anticipated clashes of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival has been confirmed.
Champion Hurdle
On Monday morning, trainer Gordon Elliott announced that Brighterdaysahead will take on Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle, setting up a mouth-watering battle on Day 1 of the Festival.
Betting Surges for Brighterdaysahead
The decision to bypass the Mares’ Hurdle in favour of the Champion Hurdle has sparked a surge in betting interest for Brighterdaysahead. Since the announcement, the percentage of bets backing her to win has jumped from 13% in 2025 to 24% today.
Despite this growing support, Constitution Hill remains the odds-on favourite at 4/6 (NRNB), while Brighterdaysahead is now best priced at 2/1.
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Champion Hurdle Odds
| Champion Hurdle NRNB | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution Hill | 4/6 | 60% |
| Brighterdaysahead | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Festival Accumulators Heavily Backing Constitution Hill
The Champion Hurdle result is set to shape many punters’ Cheltenham Festival weeks. 38% of all Cheltenham accumulators placed through oddschecker include Constitution Hill to win the race, underlining his status as one of the festival’s biggest bankers.
The most popular treble among punters includes:
- Constitution Hill (Champion Hurdle)
- Kopek Des Bordes (Supreme Novices' Hurdle)
- Galopin Des Champs (Gold Cup)
Best price currently available at 7/2 (NRNB) - Add to betlsip here.
A Battle Racing Fans Have Been Waiting For
With two of the sport’s most exciting hurdlers set to go head-to-head, the Champion Hurdle is shaping up to be the race of the festival. Can Constitution Hill maintain his unbeaten record, or will Brighterdaysahead make history?
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