Cheltenham Day One: Our tipster gives his selections

The going is good to soft as the runners and riders prepare for day one of the Cheltenham festival.

The going is good to soft as the runners and riders go through some last-minute preparations for day one of the Cheltenham festival, writes Stephen Barry.

The Champion Hurdle tops the bill as 12 contenders vie to take the crown in the absence of recent champions Annie Power and Faugheen.