Five horses to favour this week

Haut Cercy (Tuesday, 4.00 William Hill Handicap Chase) Ran a stormer in last year's William Hill Chase and gambled on to go one better tomorrow

Hidden Bounty (Tuesday, 5.20 Pertemps Final Hurdle) Quietly progressive course winner, who has been primed for the Pertemps Final

Adopted Hero (Thursday, 2.00 JCB Triumph Hurdle) Good Flat horse whose impressive Huntingdon win makes him a live Triumph Hurdle hope

Harbour Pilot (Thursday, 3.15 Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup) In truth, shouldn't beat Best Mate in the Gold Cup, but was third last year and could hit the frame at long odds once again

... and five to oppose

Tardar (Tuesday, 5.20 Pertemps Final Hurdle) One of the market leaders for the Pertemps but clobbered by the handicapper and may need the mud

Thisthatandtother (Tuesday, 2.40 Arkle Trophy) Bold jumping favourite for the Arkle, but will he truly handle the hill in a fast run race?

Rhinestone Cowboy (Wednesday, 4.00 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle) Hugely talented but needs to defy a big weight and the inexperience of JP Magnier to land the Coral Cup