Eight have been declared for the Champion Hurdle, the feature race on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Trainer Gordon Elliott is considering switching Irish Point to the Champion Hurdle, following the withdrawal of antepost favourite Constitution Hill.

Trainer Gordon Elliott is considering switching Irish Point to the Champion Hurdle, following the withdrawal of antepost favourite Constitution Hill.

With defending champion Constitution Hill's participation firmly up the air following yesterday's below-par racecourse gallop, Irish Point could be set for a drop back in trip according to his owner's racing manager Robbie Power.

With defending champion Constitution Hill’s participation firmly up the air following yesterday’s below-par racecourse gallop, Irish Point could be set for a drop back in trip according to his owner’s racing manager Robbie Power.