Dramatic Champion Hurdle provides thrilling twist on opening day at Cheltenham - A day set for favourites was upended when Constitution Hill and State Man fell in the headline race

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.

Golden Ace was a surprise winner of the Champion Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, taking full advantage of the chaos at the front of the field. 2023 champion Constitution Hill returned to attempt to regain his crown and was an odds-on favourite heading into his race, with Brighterdaysahead expected to be the chief challenger.

Golden Ace was the shock winner in a dramatic Champion Hurdle, the feature race of the first day of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, after both the previous winners Constitution Hill and State Man fell.