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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

Golden Ace ran out the winner of the 2025 Unibet Champion Hurdle at odds of 25/1 after a dramatic race saw Constitution Hill and State Man fall; also on the opening day at Cheltenham, Rich Riccis deci

Golden Ace is a shock 25-1 winner of the Champion Hurdle after previous victors Constitution Hill and State Man fall.

Outside shot Golden Ace wins a chaotic Champion Hurdle as leading contenders Constitution Hill and State Man both fall

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.