He's back. Constitution Hill makes his return to the Festival and is the standout contender for the Unibet Champion Hurdle (4.00), which is the feature race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and a stellar cast of seven will do battle over 2m½f. Who will take home the Champion Hurdle? Read on for our runner-by-runner guide

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL’S Gold Cup day is underway RIGHT NOW with a thrilling finale up and running! And there has been an almighty shock in the opening race – with 100/1 Poniros winning

The weather can be crucial to results, with punters studying the going days and hours out from each race. If the course is heavy, then expect a real test of the horse’s stamina, though the forecast currently suggests a quicker track due to a dry spell just before and throughout the festival.

After three spellbinding days at the Cheltenham Festival we arrive at the biggest of all. God Cup day is the very peak of jump racing and this year we have suitable storyline to match the occasion within reach.

The Cheltenham Festival will culminate today with the focus of the final day being on the prestigious Gold Cup race. The biggest event across the festival, the race is run over three miles and is the ultimate test of jump racing.