Beautician-turned-trainer Sheila Lewis says she will be turning ‘cartwheels’ if her first runner at the Festival – Straw Fan Jack in the Arkle Challenge Trophy – hits the frame. Read more

Racing is braced for controversy surrounding the use of the whip over the next four days, as new tighter regulations are tested on a major racing stage for the first Read more

Constitution Hill is unusual because he possesses an extremely laid-back temperament – and I may know a reason why. His mum, Queen Of The Stage, was as quiet as a Read more

England’s cricketing twin brothers – and horse racing fans – Jamie and Craig Overton will be glued to the action this week. Read more

ED CHAMBERLAIN – ITV ANCHOR FOR CHELTENHAM: Fasten your seatbelts for four days of the most thrilling sport as the best jumps horses from the UK and Ireland do battle. Read more

This year’s Cheltenham Festival looks set to be a battle for the ages to see who will come out on top between Britain and Ireland. Over the years, Ireland have Read more

The six-year-old boasts a rock-solid attitude and temperament combined with a high cruising speed and brilliant hurdling technique make him the complete National Hunt horse. Read more

As you might expect, we have gone Cheltenham crazy at Paddy Power and who better to guide you through the opening day than our very own in-house legend, Ruby Walsh. Read more

Constitution Hill appears perfection in equine form and today is the day he can prove it in the Champion Hurdle. The six-year-old boasts every attribute required in a top-level hurdler Read more

Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for more festive racing from Newbury and Warwick. Read more