Dive in now to take 16-1 for Cheltenham about this likely weekend winner

A weekend of racing like this provides real confirmation that the jumps season is well and truly here.

It's an exciting time of year and I'm delighted to be kicking off my first column, in which each week we'll look ahead to the weekend's action with a view to the Cheltenham Festival, highlighting angles that may be worth following.

We're nearly into November and Cheltenham is only just over four months away – there's no need to feel guilty about thinking of the festival!