Image source, Getty Images

Cold Feet actor James Nesbitt did not make the cut in our piece clocking the celebs at Cheltenham.

But that's the smile of a man who backed the winner, right?

That's more than a small consolation.

Image source, PA Media

Famous faces have been turning up at the Cheltenham Festival today like it's a swanky film premiere in the West End.

The Festival has already seen royals including The Queen Consort, The Princess Royal and Zara and former England rugby star Mike Tindall.

Luther actor Idris Elba, legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, England cricketer Jonny Bairstow and Made In Chelsea personality Ollie Locke have also been spotted today.

Take a look at who's there - and, equally as importantly, what they're kitted out in at one of the most glam days of the sporting calendar - in this piece.

Image source, PA Media

Breeder Tom O'Doherty, speaking to Racing TV about Impervious' win: "I am delighted. I am over the moon. She is one tough cookie.

"I saw two fences! I could not watch, my heart was in my mouth. I knew she wouldn't let me down. She is a terrier."

When you've asked her to marry you and she's said 'yes'...

Or you've backed a Cheltenham winner.

Image source, Reuters

1 Impervious (B Hayes) 15-8

2 Allegorie De Vassy (P Townend) 13-8 Fav

3 Pink Legend (Charlie Deutsch) 33-1

Nine ran

Also: 4 Zambella 22-1

Fantastic finish! Impervious stays strong down the straight, responding to the challenge posed by Allegorie De Vassy.

Ridden by Brian Hayes, she finds another gear to come through first past the post and land a first Festival winner for her jockey.

A two-horse race now... Allegorie De Vassy and Impervious going for the line...

Decent race is this. Impervious decides to make a move, but Pink Legend is still in the lead.

Riviere D'Etel falls.

Two fences to go...

A mistake from Pink Legend sees her lose some ground. Zambella takes over.

Still Pink Legend is heading the field. Some smooth-as-silk jumping here. Zambella decides to put some pressure on the long-time leader.

Everyone safely over the seventh fence. A field of eight as they go past the grandstand and start the second lap.

Pink Legend leads the way after some beautiful jumping.

Ouch! Riviere D'Etel whacks into a fence but is able to continue.

The flag is raised... and they're off this time.

Oh, Magic Daze isn't. She doesn't fancy it and stays where she is.

Only nine horses taking part in what is a young contest. The field briskly come round the dogleg turn but are met by the chequered flags being wafted by the officials. Back they go...

Image source, Getty Images

Allegorie De Vassy leads the charge for Willie Mullins in the penultimate race of the day.

She has won all four races since joining Mullins' yard, scoring twice over hurdles last season.

The Colm Murphy-trained Impervious will be the main competitor, pulling off an impressive win at Punchestown in January and, like Allegorie De Vassy is unbeaten over fences in three runs.

Other shouts include the Gavin Cromwell-trained Jeremys Flame and Magic Daze, although stamina could be an issue for the latter.

The penultimate race of the Festival is minutes away. Let's find out what's happening...

Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Image source, Reuters

This is a week that has had everything. Scintillating performances, emotional stories and some young riders excelling as well.

For racing this has been a time of huge positivity and one they should bask in as a job well done.

The Sports Desk

It’s one of the highlights of the racing calendar but much of the build-up to this year’s Cheltenham Festival centred on controversy over one piece of a rider’s kit: the whip.

So, are new restrictions over its use a necessary step to protect horse welfare and improve the sport’s image?

Or, are they an over-the-top reaction to a non-existent problem that’s forcing riders to reinvent their techniques at the peak of the jump racing season?

Former Gold Cup-winning jockey Andrew Thornton argues that whip use is "not a welfare issue", while Roly Owers, the CEO of World Horse Welfare, insists that the whip should only be used for safety and training, not to encourage a horse.

Listen to the podcast here.

While we wait for the final two races of the day - and the Festival - this feels like a good chance to point you towards a BBC Sport podcast which might be of interest...