He's back. Constitution Hill makes his return to the Festival and is the standout contender for the Unibet Champion Hurdle (4.00), which is the feature race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and a stellar cast of seven will do battle over 2m½f. Who will take home the Champion Hurdle? Read on for our runner-by-runner guide

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL’S Gold Cup day is underway RIGHT NOW with a thrilling finale up and running! And there has been an almighty shock in the opening race – with 100/1 Poniros winning

THE REAL WHACKER probably found the ground a bit too slow when he tackled this event last year. He showed in November that he has retained his ability when winning the Charlie Hall and he confirmed this with a fourth place in the King George. If he gets the race run to suit he is capable of a place – at a big price.

After three spellbinding days at the Cheltenham Festival we arrive at the biggest of all. God Cup day is the very peak of jump racing and this year we have suitable storyline to match the occasion within reach.

The Cheltenham Festival will culminate today with the focus of the final day being on the prestigious Gold Cup race. The biggest event across the festival, the race is run over three miles and is the ultimate test of jump racing.