AFTER an opening day of high drama Cheltenham served up a spectacle of a different nature on day two as Altior joined the greats of two-mile chasing by making it back-to-back Champion Chase victories.

A four-year winning streak and four-timer of Cheltenham wins have deservedly made this gelding one of the biggest names of jump racing, but aside from his undeniable style there is real substance to Nicky Henderson’s charge which only adds to his appeal. Anyone who viewed the Champion Chase as a mere coronation of the king of two-mile chasing would have received quite a jolt given how the race unfolded.