Tommy Lyons previews day two of the Cheltenham Festival.

Here comes that Cheltenham roar. It's Champion Hurdle day in the Cotswolds.

Racing correspondent Tommy Lyons and columnist Ruby Walsh look ahead to Wednesday at Prestbury Park.

Racing correspondent Tommy Lyons and columnist Ruby Walsh look ahead to the first day from Prestbury Park.

Tommy Lyons previews the first day of the Cheltenham Festival. 

Enough encouragement from Yoradreamer’s recent hurdling debut to expect he will take beating in the Maiden Hurdle at Thurles

Swing Davis ought to make the most of a gilt-edged opportunity in Mares’ Maiden Hurdle

The seven-year-old has won a bumper and two hurdles.

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Are Shamrock Rovers set to reclaim their perch? And will see Melia mania?

The result was all that mattered to manager Peter Queally after the surprise loss to Carlow.

Not a resounding victory but a fierier performance and a more satisfactory result than seven days previous.

There is enough depth in the Clare squad to believe they will give their fans something to shout about as they start the first of two title defences.

The Déise will expect to claim honours but must navigate an extensive injury list which has been an all-too-familiar feature in recent years.

Quai De Bourbon will take beating in Daly Farrell Accountants Beginners’ Chase

Fairyhouse previewTricky card this afternoon in Fairyhouse but Clonbury Bridge makes plenty of appeal in the second race, the Book Your Easter Early Bird Tickets Handicap Chase.

The Galway champions led from the 11th to the 55th minute but the Dublin side found their way as the final whistle neared.

Trainer Willie Mullins can also take the Lacey’s Plumbing & Heating Supplies Maiden Hurdle with Fishery Lane

Joseph O’Brien can take the Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery with Temps Leve

Three Card Brag favoured to beat old rival Sandor Clegane in the Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan Peugeot Hurdle