Willie Mullins set to reign Supreme with Yorkhill

The programme for the Cheltenham Festival is such, the first two days are those which will seal the fate of almost every punter, dictating whether or not it will be a profitable week.

Although the action is almost nine weeks away, it’s quite clear this year is going to be no different, with the three odds-on favourites in the ante-post lists all in action on the opening day.

How the Willie Mullins-trained triumvirate, Douvan (best price 8-11), Faugheen (8-13), and Annie Power (10-11) fare in the Arkle, Champion Hurdle and Mares’ Hurdle respectively, will prove pivotal to punters’ fortunes.