The Cheltenham Festival gets underway today and, after last years spectator free event, there will be a huge crowd making the traditional roar at around 1.30pm this afternoon, writes Bob Cross.
The Irish won twenty three of the twenty eight races in 2021 to win the Prestbury Cup and they have, arguably, a stronger hand this year than last.
Day One starts off with The Supreme Novices Hurdle (1.30). Jonbon cost owner JP McManus a record fee when he was purchased after winning a point-to-point in 2020. He has a great chance of following in the footsteps of his full brother, Douvan, who was a bit of a legend round here.
