<p>Beginning on Tuesday, March 10 in the UK, the first race of the day is at 00:20 AEDT for Aussies the following day. For example, the Supreme Novices' Chase - which kicks off the festival - takes place on Wednesday, March 11, at 00:20 AEDT.</p><p>With so many races to pick and choose from, there's always plenty of value across the festival worth exploring. We've looked at some of the biggest races below and provided our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/international/cheltenham">Cheltenham Festival odds</a> betting predictions…</p><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Each-Way on The Jukebox Man in Cheltenham Gold Cup</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Each-Way on Fact To File or Gaelic Warrior in Cheltenham Gold Cup</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Each-Way on Jonbon in Queen Mother's Champion Chase</p><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>The Champion Hurdle is the feature race on Day 1 (03:00 AEDT), and is a Grade 1 contest run over 2m½f. Golden Ace won last year and is involved again, although legendary Constitution Hill won't participate. The New Lion is considered the favourite.</p><p>The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the premier event of the festival, and is held on the final day (Saturday, 03:00 AEDT). It's a Grade 1 steeplechase run over 3 miles 2½ furlongs (about 5,220m) on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse, and features 22 fences. A maximum of 24 horses can compete in this spectacle, with many elite thoroughbreds involved.</p><p>Given the competitive nature of the field, it's a betting highlight, offering plenty of value. If you're new to the sport, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-horses-a-horse-racing-betting-guide">guide to betting on horse racing</a> can help you get started.</p><p>Elsewhere, the Queen Mother Champion Chase is an elite two‑mile chase for speedier chasers, and is held on Day 2 of the festival (Thursday, 03:00 AEDT). A total of 13 hurdles must be jumped, and the event features a highly competitive field.</p><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>In the Cheltenham Gold Cup, there's plenty of value worth exploring. Fact To File isn't guaranteed to run, with trainer Nicky Henderson admitting that it will be either him or Gaelic Warrior. Both have a solid chance of winning, but with 3 places being paid, an each-way might be safer. The Jukebox Man may offer a better chance of winning, as he has won his last four races, including the two he has appeared in this season.</p><p>The Queen Mother Champion Chase sees Majborough as the clear favourite. Again, the unpredictability of the Cheltenham Festival can mean there's value in the each-way market. Jonbon offers value at 3 places, as he is a steady jumper and often finishes in the top 2.</p><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/futures/horse">Cheltenham Festival betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>We think the Cheltenham Gold Cup offers the most value for bettors due to its competitive field, including previous winners, Galopin Des Champs and Inothewayurthinkin (although neither are in good form). The Cheltenham Festival ranks among the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/biggest-horse-racing-events-attendance">most attended horse races</a> in the world, adding to the electric atmosphere.</p><p><strong>Our top pick</strong> is in The Jukebox Man, as he continues to dominate the biggest meets in jump racing.</p><h2>Keep Reading</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/most-beautiful-racecourses-world-bucket-list">The world's most stunning racecourses you need to see</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/richest-horse-races-in-world-2025">The races with the biggest prize pools in the world</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/international/royal-ascot">Your complete guide to betting on Royal Ascot</a></li></ul>