Cheltenham Festival tips: Piers Morgan, Harry Redknapp and Chris Hughes deliver their no-nonsense picks for day one

CHELTENHAM Festival is back with a bang - and with it the chance to win a little from a lot.

But do you know your handicaps from your Grade Ones?

Befuddled by form, perplexed by plot jobs or clueless about Champion Chases?

Well the good news is Sun Racing has cobbled together three of the biggest names to turn you from chump to champ.

Star columnist Piers Morgan, footie legend Harry Redknapp and Love Island star-turned racing specialist Chris Hughes - who will feature on ITV Racing's coverage through the week - have perused the form for your punting pleasure.

Our top celebs have put in the hard yards so you don't have to.

Below, they have picked their best bet for day one, where some 70,000 punters will flock back to Prestbury Park to watch the greatest show on turf.

There will be plenty of tweed, more than a few pints of Guinness - and, hopefully, some decent winners too.

Don't forget, you can also see Sun Racing tipster Templegate's picks for day one and our best big-price fancy.

And if you're out and about you can follow all the action on the brilliant Sun Racing live blog.

And if you're new to racing, our best offers and free bets are available on our dedicated page.

You could bag yourself a tasty winner in the first by backing Constitution Hill at 50-1 and Jonbon at a whopping 80-1.

Now, let's see those picks.

Piers Morgan

3.30pm - Champion Hurdle

HONEYSUCKLE

It would be daft to oppose anything but the superstar mare on day one.

With Rachael Blackmore in the saddle and unbeaten in 14 races, I don't think anything can get near the pride of Ireland.

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Harry Redknapp

4.50pm - Boodles Juvenile Handicap

GAELIC WARRIOR

Crack Irish trainer Willie Mullins and owner Rich Ricci are a formidable duo.

I fancy all the dosh for this runner hasn't been misplaced, it's the shrewd money.

We are yet to see this horse run over here but everything suggests he's a monster.

Chris Hughes

2.10pm - Arkle Handicap Chase

EDWARDSTONE

My pick is a progressive horse who’s done nothing wrong, and over this trip it’s the obvious horse to favour.

I think he’s a lovely price in a competitive race, and a good horse to get the funds up for the week early doors!