Mistre Fisher makes another error as he closes on the front two... suddenly Min is reeled in. Allaho is not though. Allaho is racing clear...

All of a sudden the pack gets a little closer with three fences to go....

Allaho and Min still dominating. Way out in front in that order.

Mister Fisher drags a leg in the water, but it doesn't hamper him too much. He's the nearest challenger for the front two with six fences to go.

With 10 fences to go, the pair are about five lengths clear of the rest of the field. Make that six. Paul Townend, on board last year's winner Min, glances at the big screen as they pass the grandstand.

Solid pace from the off - and it is the two favourites who take control. Allaho and Min leaping over the first few fences to stride clear.

Take two... this time it is clean. We're rolling...

"Wait, wait, WAIT!" The starter warned them. The horses started to gallop and have been called back. Eager.

The calm before the storm. All the horses look in a serene mood as wander around towards the starter.

Allaho and Min are the bookies' favourites, switching at the top of the odds right up to the start...

The coats of the horses glisten in the Cheltenham sun as they are led around the paddock and towards the start.

Some dark clouds linger above the Cotswolds hills in the distance though.

This is shaping up to be a tricky-looking and competitive race.

Last year's winner Min is back again for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend but there have been some questions about his form this year.

Stablemates Allaho, Melon and Tornado Flyer could also figure in the shake-up but Imperial Aura, trained by Kim Bailey, is probably the leading British hope.

He won at last year's Festival and followed up with some impressive displays at Carlisle and Ascot this season.

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Back to today and next up is the Ryanair Chase. Plenty of depth among the 14 runners here...

Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Cheltenham

Two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll could still run at Aintree's meeting next month despite being withdrawn from the big race itself.

The 11-year-old winner clocked up a remarkable fifth Cheltenham Festival triumph on Wednesday, prompting questions over whether he could still go for a record-equalling third National win...

So while the National is definitely out, it may be the horse's owners look to another race at the Aintree meeting - with the Betway Bowl a possibility.

One thing appears clear. The little racing legend does not appear to be heading for retirement just yet. And why would he after Wednesday's 18-length stroll for Tiger Roll?

Tiger Roll was the star of the show yesterday, leading to questions about the two-time Grand National winner's future.

Luckily, our man at the track has answered them...

13:20: Marsh Novices' Chase (2m 4f, Grade 1) - CHANTRY HOUSE (9-1)

13:55: Final Handicap Hurdle (3m, Grade 3) - MRS MILNER (12-1)

14:30: Ryanair Chase (2m 4 1/2f, Grade 1)

15:05: Stayers' Hurdle (3m, Grade 1)

15:40: Paddy Power Plate Handicap Chase (2m 4 1/2f, Grade 3)

16:15: Mares' Novices Hurdle (2m 1f, Grade 2)

16:50: Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (3m 2f)

Andrew Thornton
Former Gold Cup-winning jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

A great ride by Bryan Cooper - that's his first winner here for a while.

He broke his leg badly here and there were doubts whether he would ride again but he has come back really well. He is getting opportunities for Willie Mullins and Paul Nolan and he is taking his chances.

The winner was tough as teak and spread the field apart.

The loose horse caused a few problems but Bryan was well aware of that.

Winning jockey Bryan Cooper, speaking to ITV Sport, on returning to Cheltenham success on board Mrs Milner: "It's great, it has been a lonely place walking out of this place without winners. I can't thank the guys enough. It's a pity the owners can't be here but it will mean a lot to them.

"There is only you that can change things, I sat down and had a chat with myself last year and changed a few things. I'm so happy to be back on the big stage.

Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

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You get the feeling a plan has come together for this one. Bryan Cooper had become a bit of forgotten man but this was a copybook ride.

Bryan Cooper - a Gold Cup-winning jockey on Don Cossack in 2016 who has beset by injury problems in recent years - is buzzing. The Irishman shakes his fist in glee after landing another Cheltenham win after a barren spell.