Cheltenham Festival Day 1 (Tuesday 10 March): Race-by-Race Preview & Tips

Three consecutive wins including a Grade 1 at Leopardstown. Slick jumper who travels well — the Cheltenham track should suit.

Unbeaten in bumpers and hurdles — an unexposed horse with a sky-high ceiling. Represents the Mullins machine at its most dangerous.

Consistent all season — a strong stayer who will relish the uphill finish.

Clear market leader with four consecutive wins including a Grade 1 at Leopardstown. Brilliant jumper with high cruising speed — tailor-made for the Cheltenham track.

Also four consecutive wins. Powerful galloper who jumps well and stays strongly — the most likely to give Lulamba most to think about.

Best of the British — three consecutive wins and in excellent recent form.

In excellent form — jumps well and stays strongly. Most likely winner on form.

Won last start but has had a couple of pulled-up runs — interesting if those can be explained.

Consistent all season — a horse who could run a big race at a price.

Heads the weights — two wins from last three starts. Most likely winner on form.

Consistent performer placed in this race before — represents better each-way value at the prices.

Freshened up specifically for this race — worth noting.

Skelton’s record at Cheltenham is exceptional — the selection on stable form and horse profile.

Freshened up for this race — an interesting runner to monitor.

Also appears in the Ultima — a horse to watch across both handicap chases.

Henderson’s record at Cheltenham is exceptional — this horse has the profile to run a big race at a price.

Freshened up for this race — a consistent performer worth noting.