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Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival marks the start of the greatest show on Turf, with stellar Grade 1 races on Champion Day such as the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at 13:20 and the Champion Hurdle.
Experience the roar and get in on the thrill of Cheltenham with our expert tips for each of the Festival races taking place on Tuesday, 16th March 2021.
2021 Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Tips
We've covered all seven races on day one including our verdict on the 2021 Champion Hurdle. Follow our tips below.
Cheltenham Day 1 Tips 2021 (Tuesday)
| Time | Tuesday Races | Tips / 2021 Result | Watch Replay |
| 13:20 | Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Result: Appreciate It 8/11F |  |
| 13:55 | Arkle Challenge Trophy | WON: Shishkin to win 4/9 |  |
| 14:30 | Ultima Handicap Chase | Result: Vintage Clouds 28/1 |  |
| 15:05 | Champion Hurdle | WON: Honeysuckle to win 11/10 WON: Sharjah (EW) 11/1 |  |
| 15:40 | Mares' Hurdle | Result: Black Tears 11/1 | |
| 16:15 | Boodles Handicap Hurdle | Result: Jeff Kidder 80/1 | |
| 16:50 | National Hunt Chase | WON: Galvin to win | |
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Cheltenham Races Day 1 - Champion Day (Tuesday 16th March 2021)
- Date Race Name Prize Money Distance Track
- Tue 15 13:20 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) £125,000 2m 1/2f Cheltenham
- Tue 15 13:55 Arkle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) £175,000 2m Cheltenham
- Tue 15 14:30 Ultima Handicap Chase (Group 3) £110,000 3m 1/2f Cheltenham
- Tue 15 15:05 Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) £450,000 2m 1/2f Cheltenham
- Tue 15 15:40 Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) £120,000 2m 4f Cheltenham
- Tue 15 16:15 Fred Winter Hurdle (Grade 3) £80,000 2m abt ½f Cheltenham
- Tue 15 16:50 National Hunt Chase (Grade 2) £125,000 4m Cheltenham
Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Results & Winners (2021)
| Cheltenham Day 1 Races | Winner | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Watch Replays |
| 13:20 Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Appreciate It 8/11 F | Ballyadam 6/1 | For Pleasure 40/1 | |
| 13:55 Arkle Chase | Shishkin 4/9 | Eldorado Allen 33/1 | Captain Guinness 10/1 | |
| 14:30 Handicap Chase | Vintage Clouds 28/1 | Happygolucky 10/3 | Aye Right 11/2 | |
| 15:05 Champion Hurdle | Honeysuckle 11/10F | Sharjah 11/1 | Epatante 4/1 | |
| 15:40 Mares' Hurdle | Black Tears 11/1 | Concertista 10/11 F | Roksana 3/1 | |
| 16:15 Boodles Handicap Hurdle | Jeff Kidder 80/1 | Saint Sam 9/2 | Elham Valley 66/1 | |
| 16:50 National Hunt Chase | Galvin 7/2 | Next Destination 3/1 | Escaria Ten 11/4 | |
2020 Full Day 1 Results
Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Final Results (2020)
| Cheltenham Day 1 Races | Winner | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Watch Replays |
| 13:30 Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Shishkin (6/1) | Abacadabras (11/4 2nd Fav) | Chantry House (15/2) | |
| 14:10 Arkle Chase | Put The Kettle on (16/1) | Fakir D'Oudairies (3/1 2nd Fav) | Rouge Vif (9/1) | |
| 14:50 Handicap Chase | The Conditional (15/2) | Kildisart (10/1) | Discorama (11/2 Jt Fav) | |
| 15:30 Champion Hurdle | Epatante (2/1 Fav) | Sharjah (16/1) | Darver Star (17/2) | |
| 16:10 Mares' Hurdle | Honeysuckle (9/4) | Benie Des Dieux (4/6 F) | Elfie (16/1) | |
| 16:50 Novices Handicap Chase | Imperial Aura (4/1 Jt F) | Galvin (4/1 Jt F) | Hold The Note (10/1) | |
| 17:30 National Hunt Chase | Ravenhill (12/1) | Lord Du Mesnil (11/2 2nd F) | Lamanver Pippin (33/1) | |
Cheltenham Festival Day 1 FAQs
When is the 2021 Cheltenham Festival going to be run?
The 2021 Cheltenham Festival starts at 13:20 on Tuesday, 16th March 2021, starting with the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, and finishes on Friday, 19th March 2021 after the Gold Cup.
How can I stream the races at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?
There are many bookmakers that allow you to watch Cheltenham races live once you have placed a bet on it. We have a favourite betting site that we use, as they also stream pretty much every other sport in the world.
What is the first race on Day One of the Cheltenham Festival?
The Festival kicks off with the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at 13:20 on Tuesday, March 16th 2021.
How loud is the Cheltenham Roar?
Ruby Walsh once said: "The Cheltenham roar is like nothing else in National Hunt racing. It's that bit louder. That bit more boisterous". In fact, the Cheltenham Roar is 119 decibels.
