'He's a proper horse and 40-1 is a huge price' - Davy Russell is seriously sweet on one trained by ex-boss Gordon Elliott

The sport's top judges answer the key Cheltenham Festival questions. Next up is Davy Russell.

What was your best ever Cheltenham Festival win?

I know you'll probably be expecting me to go for Lord Windermere in the Gold Cup, but I'm actually going to say Envoi Allen when he won what is now the Turners Novices' Hurdle. That was my easiest festival win by a country mile. You have absolutely no idea how easily he won that day. My biggest job was getting him down to the start. It was just a steering job in the race itself. Everything was effortless. People say there is pressure riding hot favourites like that, but that's not pressure. Good horses like him take the pressure off because they're a dream to ride. He absolutely bolted up.

Who’s your strongest fancy at the meeting this year?

Ballyfad: has some superb formCredit: Caroline Norris (racingpost.com/photos)

I'm a Ballyfad man. I just love everything about him. I love the way he goes about his business and 8-1 about him winning the Turners looks like value to me. He's a serious specimen and is going to make a smashing chaser next season.