Townend hoping Bambino Fever can provide yet more Cheltenham joy 

Bambino Fever and Paul Townend win the Tote Mares Maiden Hurdle with young Conor Morgan. Pic: Healy Racing

Last year’s Cheltenham was a special one for Jody Townend and she reckons Bambino Fever, the horse who made it so magical by providing her with a first Festival win, has a “massive chance” of a follow-up Prestbury Park success on Thursday.

Last year’s Champion Bumper heroine heads the market for the Grade Three Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle and Townend is confident she’ll run a big race in the opening race on day three.