Tell us about your favourite Cheltenham Festival experience and why it was so special.

There are so many to highlight for me but I’ll go for Hurricane Fly’s second Champion Hurdle in 2013. There were plenty of doubters after his defeat the previous year, but he regained his title in his typical classy and gutsy style. It was a great moment and he’s one of my favourite horses ever.

Where is the best place to watch the action?

There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of Cheltenham, especially when the tape goes up for the Supreme. But it’s also an expensive week between flights, accommodation and tickets. I’ve watched the greatest week in sport on TV for years and now the coverage is better than ever. So there’s nothing wrong with sitting back in the comfort of your own home and enjoying the action.

If you could own one horse running at this year’s Festival, who would it be and why?

The most valuable commodity in racing is potential and no horse has greater potential than Envoi Allen. I can’t wait to see him in action in whatever race they choose to run him in.

The world is his oyster.

If you could make one change to the meeting what would it be?

It’s a cop-out, but I wouldn’t change a thing. Talk of a five-day meeting is absolutely ridiculous and will result in the watering down of existing races. In my opinion Cheltenham is the highlight of the sporting year and I hope they keep it to its current format.

Which of the four days of the Festival is your favourite and why?

Day one, the Tuesday. The atmosphere is incredible and that famous Cheltenham roar as they start the Supreme has no comparison. The quality and calibre of racing is so high and it’s the start of the race meeting we’ve all dreamt about for so long. It’s an incredible day’s racing, with the bonus being there’s another three great days to come!