Whoever beats Faugheen will be Cheltenham king

The talk is over and the action about to get underway at the Cheltenham Festival, and I’m hoping for a great start to the meeting as I’m riding four horses, all of which are favourite, writes Ruby Walsh.

I don’t see a massive weakness in any of them, only that the stats say they won’t all win. I honestly couldn’t put anyone off any of them, but I’m well aware of the fact it’s an unlikely four-timer.

I made the decision to ride Faugheen in the Champion Hurdle (1.30pm) because you have to ride the one you think will win the race, and for me that’s Faugheen.