The 14-times British champion jump trainer Paul Nicholls opened the doors to Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat on Monday for a media visit organised by The Jockey Club ahead of next month’s Cheltenham Festival.

Looking ahead to the biggest week in jump racing, Nicholls said: “I think we have some good chances but as is always the case, it all has to go right for you whatever you run. It’s always hard to win and always competitive up against the likes of Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott.