Willie Mullins claimed a fourth Champion Hurdle on Tuesday afternoon following State Man's victory in the feature two-mile Grade 1.

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

Nicky Henderson’s Iberico Lord was a surprise supplementary entry in next week’s Champion Hurdle.

Two of Nicky Henderson’s big guns Shishkin and Jonbon enjoyed a midweek away day to Windsor on Tuesday, with the pair stepping up their preparations before likely reappearances next month.

Unquestionably Constitution Hill would be the best chance. Jonbon would hold a fair shout. A victory for Marie’s Rock, Shishkin, Luccia or Epatante would be a bonus.