Rachael Blackmore, on Honeysuckle (11-10f), becomes first woman to ride Champion Hurdle winner
80-1 Jeff Kidder wins Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
Challenge Cup Novices' Chase won by Galkvin (7-2)
Black Tears (11-1) wins Mares' Hurdle; 28-1 win for Ryan Mania on Vintage Clouds
Arkle Chase victory for Shishkin (4-9f); Appreciate It (5-6f) wins Supreme Novices' Hurdle
13:20 - Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle 2m 87y
13:55 - Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase 1m 7f1 99y
14:30 - Festival Trophy Ultima Handicap Chase 3m 1f
15:05 - Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy 2m 87y
15:40 - Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle 2m 3f 200y
16:15 - Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle 2m 87y
16:50 - National Hunt Novices' Chase 3m 5f 201y
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Welcome to our coverage of the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Normally it is the time of the year when thousands of us excitedly head to Gloucestershire but instead people will be glued to TVs, radios and the internet to follow all the ups and downs of the next four days.
The first of the week's 28 races gets under way in just under one hour. Here's what's coming up today...
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Image source, .Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Cheltenham will be very different this year.
The spectators are having to stay away, but the show goes on and the drama, the intrigue and the unexpected winners will hopefully all be in abundance this week.
Welcome to the first day of the Cheltenham Festival!