Susannah Ricci struck with Lossiemouth in Tuesday's mares' hurdles and perhaps Mystical Power can carry her colours to glory at a big price in Thursday's Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (4.00).Ricci owns the horse along with JP McManus and John Magnier.

The weather can be crucial to results, with punters studying the going days and hours out from each race. If the course is heavy, then expect a real test of the horse’s stamina, though the forecast currently suggests a quicker track due to a dry spell just before and throughout the festival.

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.

The festival will culminate on Friday, with an expected crowd of 70,000 set to gather to watch the Gold Cup. Check it out: A Gold Cup mascot welcomed racegoers to the track as the day began. Winning smile: Trainer Jeremy Scott was delighted after Golden Ace won the Champion Hurdle on day one of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.

After a dramatic, emotional opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, attention now turns to day two on which another Nicky Henderson star, Jonbon, will take centre stage in the Queen Mother Champions Chase.

Experts on best bets and 12 horses to watch on day one - Constitution Hill faces Brighterdaysahead in a Champion Hurdle battle as Lossiemouth goes in the Mares’ Hurdle