It didn’t look appetising to begin with, and things didn’t improve afterwards

Day Two. Hmm. This doesn’t look appetising. The heaven-hyped Samcro runs, yes, but he’s one for the big hitters only.

Ditto Altior, even if he’s drifting after his injury scare. Elsewhere there’s a couple of impenetrable handicaps, a supremely impenetrable bumper and the novelty event that is the Cross Country Race.

Hmm again. The initial Cheltenham is Here At Last excitement has worn off and reality has kicked in. It’s not unlike Jose Mourinho’s situation at Old Trafford. Mind you, at least none of today’s runners will be playing for a scoreless draw.