WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

Peter Scudamore

IT IS a bold pundit who opposes Constitution Hill — he has looked brilliant in every race he has run in his career so far and he has yet to be seriously threatened. It seems likely he will be asked the biggest question he has ever faced this afternoon and he will certainly encounter increased intensity of competition. That is a given in one of the biggest races of the Cheltenham Festival. I expect him to find the answer. His 1-3 price means he is not a betting proposition for a small punter. State Man looks clear second best with I Like To Move It the one to step up if either of the top two falter.

1.................CONSTITUTION HILL 2................................STATE MAN 3....................I LIKE TO MOVE IT

Lizzie Kelly

WHEN you are a jockey, you try to look for ways to get your opponents beaten. The problem for the riders on the six rivals facing Constitution Hill is that they are struggling to find a flaw in his make-up. He has temperament to go with his ability and is tactically adaptable. His rider, Nico de Boinville, can lead if he wants to and would be equally comfortable to settle his mount for a late run if the pace is fast. You should always expect the unexpected in jump racing but it’s hard to envisage Constitution Hill being beaten. 1.................CONSTITUTION HILL 2...............................STATE MAN 3...................I LIKE TO MOVE IT

Mick Fitzgerald

I AM really looking forward to seeing Constitution Hill strut his stuff. He has blown people away and I’m hoping we get more of the same this afternoon. State Man is the obvious danger and Vauban could be the one to chase them home in third.

1................CONSTITUTION HILL 2..............................STATE MAN 3....................................VAUBAN

■ 28 of the past 40 winners were aged 6 or 7.

■ 10 of the past 12 winners were unbeaten this season.

■ Nine of the past 14 winners were trained by Nicky Henderson or Willie Mullins.