Henderson: he has to do it and do it well

Altior: hot-favourite for the Racing Post ArkleCredit: Edward Whitaker

BUMPER

Daphne Du Clos
She’s so tough and forward. She’s only four and the history books tell you she can’t win the Champion Bumper, but it’s open this year and she gets all the allowances. I’ve never been a great fan of the race but she’s just different.

HURDLERS

Baden
We’ll cover the bases and I’d have thought it will either be one of the handicaps or the Neptune for him.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 22 February 2017inCheltenham Festival

Last updated 15:14, 28 February 2017

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