Ruby Walsh: Appreciate It appeals each-way in opener

The first of Thursday's races is the Turner’s Novice Chase which could be a race run any day of the week in Ireland.

Leading owner Rich Ricci during day two of the Cheltenham Festival at Prestbury Park.

Halfway at Cheltenham always makes me feel a little sad. They are my emotions, but there are 14 races left, seven of which will be decided today. The first is the Turner’s Novice Chase which could be a race run any day of the week in Ireland: Willie versus Gordon, with Joseph O’Brien pitching in with the danger.

From a low starting point at Down Royal, where he did not blow me away, Mighty Potter has grown on me this winter. Next up was a massive step forward in the Drinmore, but his Dublin Racing Festival performance was another huge step up, and there is no doubt he is the right favourite.