Mare Honeysuckle retains her Champion Hurdle title for Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead
Champion Hurdle: Honeysuckle (8-11 F), Epatante (16-1), Zanahiyr (28-)
Ultima: Corach Rambler (10-1), Gericault Roque (9-1), Oscar Elite (22-1)
Arkle: Edwardstone (5-2 F), Gabynako (25-1), Blue Lord (4-1)
Supreme Novices Hurdle: Constitution Hill (9-4 CF), Jonbon (5-1), Kilcruit (6-1)
Mares' Hurdle: Marie's Rock (18-1), Queens Brook (4-1), Mrs Milner (14-1)
Juvenile Handicap Hurdle: Brazil (10-1), Gaelic Warrior (13-8 F), Bell Ex One (28-1)
National Hunt Novices' Chase: Stattler (2-1), Run Wild Fred (15-8 F), Vanillier (11-4)
Irish runners beat British trainers 23-5 in 2021
Fans return after missing 2021 Festival because of Covid-19 pandemic
Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
That was coolness personified from Tom Cannon. Let's not underestimate the confidence that that took because the horse was so agile to get round Brave Seasca when he fell.
That is the way to ride a favourite.
14:10 - Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase
1. Edwardstone 5/2 fav
2. Gabynako 25-1
3. Blue Lord 4-1
11 ran.
Winning jockey Tom Cannon, speaking to ITV: "I had a couple of hairy moments. Then a dream run round. Delighted really. I have a better relationship with him than any human being put it that way!
"It is great. All boats rise on a high tide and I am lucky I am one of those boats."
John Hunt
Race commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
What a sweet moment for Tom Cannon! His first ever Cheltenham Festival winner! He's given Edwardstone a beauty.
Edwardstone wins the Arkle Challenge Trophy!
Edwardstone jumps the last and powers clear!
Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Edwardstone has put in a very measured round of jumping - Tom Cannon is full of confidence.
Riviere D'Etel leads but Edwardstone is making a move now...
Riviere D'Etel has joined Magic Daze out in front.
John Hunt
Race commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Brave Seasca almost brought down the favourite Edwardstone down there. He has brought down Saint Sam!
Magic Daze leads the field heading to the seventh fence.
Brave Seasca leads the way early doors before tumbling after the third jump. Saint Sam was also taken out during the fall.
The delayed Arkle is under way.
Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Edwardstone is a massively underrated horse. If he was with a bigger jumpers' trainer. he'd be shorter. It's hard not to see him bang in the running for this.
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Jane Mangan
Former jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Gabynako, for me, is a good EW bet. If they go at a fast pace, which it looks like they will, the race might fall apart and he'll be there or thereabouts to pick up the pieces. He's been supplemented for this race and that would interest me.
The track is clear now so hopefully not long before the Arkle gets under way.
There's a slight delay to the start of this race after Shallwehaveonemore was being attended to after a fall in the first race.
Hopefully Shallwehaveonemore will be OK.
Gavin Cromwell, trainer of Gabynako, speaking to ITV: "He jumps very quick.
"If he can stay in the race for the first half of it he will come home well."
Jane Mangan
Former jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Riviere D'etel and Blue Lord are positives in the parade ring - both of those look really relaxed. I'm delighted to see how low Riviere is carrying his head.
Magic Daze is threatening to bubble over a little bit.