First among equals Nicholls and Henderson all set for round one of title bout

I want a good, clean fight; no hitting below the belt. May the best man win. Seconds out; round one!

Cheltenham clerk of the course Simon Claisse really ought to be in the boxing referee's white shirt and black bow tie as the title contenders climb back into the ring this afternoon.

Battle is about to be resumed between two heavyweights of the training profession and although they will be wielding racehorses rather than right-handers they will both be seeking to deliver knockout blows over the coming months.