Vroum Vroum Mag all revved up for Cheltenham

One of the best things about arriving here at Cheltenham is that the talking stops and the action begins.

As always, the Festival gets off to a flyer, and I’ve got a great book of rides today. While it’s a lot to ask to repeat last year’s opening-day treble, I’m fortunate enough to have strong claims in all the main races.

The Champion Hurdle was supposed to see Faugheen marching on towards greatness, but fate stepped in to prevent that.