DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE

TUESDAY MAIN COURSE

Nicky Henderson’s 2017 winner Buveur D’Air odds-on favourite to retain his Champion Hurdle crown.

TASTY SIDE DISH

Arkle Novices’ Chase sees three runners from last year’s Champion Hurdle — Petit Mouchoir (3rd), Footpad (4th) and Brain Power (8th) against Saint Calvados.

WEDNESDAY MAIN COURSE

Altior could claim the crown of jump racing’s superstar if he can beat Douvan, Min and Special Tiara in the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

TASTY SIDE DISH

Gordon Elliott-trained Samcro is being hailed as the next Irish equine messiah. Defeat in the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle is unthinkable.

THURSDAY MAIN COURSE

Sam Spinner bids to land a fairytale in the Stayers’ Hurdle for trainer Jedd O’Keeffe, who beat cancer. Strong rivals include Penhill, Yanworth, The New One and Supasundae.

TASTY SIDE DISH

Un De Sceaux (left) enjoyed a pulverising win in the 2017 Ryanair Chase. Real power, and he’s back for more.

FRIDAY MAIN COURSE

King George VI Chase winner Might Bite is Gold Cup favourite but rivals are lining up to take him on, despite the absence of 2017 winner Sizing John.

TASTY SIDE DISH

Something will have to give when unbeaten pair Apple’s Shakira and Redicean line up in Triumph Hurdle.