One last chance to give ourselves a boost before the big week arrives

The Imperial Cup meeting at Sandown provides trainers, jockeys and punters with one final opportunity to gain an invaluable confidence-boost before the cut and thrust of next week's Cheltenham Festival.

Everybody wants to roll into jump racing's biggest dance in tip-top form, whether you're Rachael Blackmore ready to ride Honeysuckle or a punter pouring over the cards in your slippers with a cup of tea.

Among those hoping for a change of fortune is Nicky Henderson, who has endured an uncharacteristically testing two weeks at the worst possible time with the season building to its spring crescendo.