'He's 8-1 now but he could go off favourite' - the last-minute Cheltenham value

It's finally here. After months and months of build-up and anticipation, the greatest four days of the year are upon us and I, for one, can't wait to be back at the Cheltenham Festival.

From a punting point of view, it has to be stressed that this week is a marathon, not a sprint.

Bet365's Pat Cooney told us last week on Upping The Ante that punters are generally on top over the first two days of the meeting, but by the end of the week bookies can often come out in front.