A daunting and formidable task awaits the National Hunt Steeple Chase contenders, as novice chasers of five years or older are partnered by amateur jockeys on the opening race on Festival Wednesday.

A race that has seen Jonjo O’Neil record some of his most impressive Cheltenham results, he has landed the race four times in the last nine years.  It will be interesting to see who he saddles in this year’s renewal and whoever it is will need bags of stamina for this.

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