Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Cheltenham Festival: Expert Tips and Insights for Every Race

History beckons at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival when it roars into action on Tuesday March 11. Four days of fantastic sport will see the best national hunt horses from Ireland and Britain do battle. And if Galopin Des Champs wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the third time on the final day, he will go down in history by becoming just the fifth horse to achieve such a feat following Golden Miller, Cottage Rake, Arkle, and Best Mate.

Top Contenders and Exciting Prospects

His trainer Willie Mullins has trained a remarkable 103 Cheltenham Festival winners, and he will send an incredible battalion of equine talent across the Irish Sea. Fellow Irish trainers Gordon Elliott and Henry De Bromhead also field strong teams, while leading jockey Rachael Blackmore will attempt to add to her enviable record at the Festival. But while the Irish have dominated recent Cheltenham Festivals, there is a growing feeling among the Brits that they could enjoy a resurgence this year. Constitution Hill will fly the flag in the Champion Hurdle and will attempt to regain his crown in a race he won in 2023 before having to pull out 12 months ago through injury. While Dan Skelton – who is currently the leading British trainer – also has a formidable team which includes The New Lion, Protektorat, and L’Eau Du Sud.

What to Expect in Your Daily Mirror This Week

So what does your favourite racing paper have in store this Cheltenham Festival? Here's all the key dates and details:

- Monday, March 10: Free 32-page festival preview pullout - Your guide to the greatest horse racing show on earth!

- Tuesday March 11 - Friday March 14: Daily Cheltenham pullouts covering all the runners and riders every day of the festival

- Saturday, March 15: 16-page pullout with a roundup of all the key festival moments

- AND great reader offers to make your Cheltenham extra special.