In the absence of the injured “Faugheen” and “Arctic Fire” – “Nichols Canyon” and the supplemented “Annie Power” provide a strong opening challenge from the Willie Mullins stable.
The Irish champion trainer has 13 runners on the opening day alone and will also saddle the pre-race favourites in the other three Grade One races this afternoon.
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Mullins says that it's important to have a strong first day at Cheltenham..
The racing gets underway this afternoon with the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at half-past one with the Champion Hurdle due-off at half-three.
