The summery weather of the weekend may have been fleeting, but the conditions look good for the opening day of the festival.

Cloudy but dry, with not too much wind. Although if you are at the racecourse, I hope you brought your coat.

Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Cheltenham

There's been weeks of speculation, predictions and previews.

There may be plenty who have opted for cheap Spanish holidays in the sunshine to follow the action.

But for those lucky enough to be here, it's hard to top the sights and atmosphere in this corner of Gloucestershire on this Tuesday in March. This is Cheltenham and there's nothing quite like it.

We are keen to hear from you today and throughout the Festival - are you one of the lucky ones headed to Cheltenham? If so, let's hear who you're going with and who you are backing. Pictures of outfits are also encouraged.

If you're following from your sofa, sneakily from work or maybe even in the Spanish sunshine, we'd love to hear from you too about everything racing-related. Get in touch using the details at the top of this post.

13:20 Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle 2m

14:00 My Pension Expert Arkle Novices' Chase 2m

14:40 Ultima Handicap Chase 3m 1f

15:20 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle Race 2m 4f

16:00 Unibet Champion Hurdle 2m

16:40 Hallgarten and Novum Wines Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle 2m

17:20 Princess Royal National Hunt Novices' Chase 3m 6f

The roar. The thrill. The drama. There's nothing quite like the Cheltenham Festival.

One of the highlights of the racing calendar as horses, riders and punters descend on Gloucestershire is upon us once again, for what we hope will be four days of exciting action.

Let's get right to it.

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