By Mark Phillips
The Stayers Hurdle takes centre stage on day 3 of the Cheltenham National Hunt festival, where there's plenty of Waterford interest again.
Last year's winner Flooring Porter trained by Gavin Cromwell is back to defend his title but in truth this is a wide open affair.
Bob Olinger trained by Henry De Bromhead goes head to head with the Willie Mullins handled Galopin Des Champ in the opening Grade 1 Novices Chase.
The Knockeen trainer saddles Cavalry Master in the Handicap Chase (4.10pm) with Aint That A Shame holding an engagement in the Kim Muir Chase (5.30pm).
Stradbally trainer Jayne Hearne and Dungarvan jockey Ian Power combine forces with Monishter Are Mwee in the Mares Novice Hurdle (4.50pm).
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