Honeysuckle winning the Champion Hurdle would be a brilliant story

The countdown to Cheltenham Festival like no other is on and there's plenty of questions to be answered. Here's six to ponder 

Rachael Blackmore celebrates winning The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle on Honeysuckle earlier this month. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

The starter’s rostrum is coming into view now, the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle almost upon us.

On March 16, a Cheltenham Festival like no other will get under way, though most acknowledge it should have been held behind closed doors 12 months ago. Hindsight is no good to anyone though and racing has been a rare beacon in the meantime.