Cheltenham Day 3 Declarations - Teahupoo to face 12 in the Stayers' Hurdle

13 horses will contest the 2024 Stayers' Hurdle, including last year's shock winner, Sire Du Berlais. His stablemate, Teahupoo tops the betting and will be partnered by Jack Kennedy. Paul Townend rides Sir Gerhard for Willie Mullins, who has also confirmed Asterion Forlonge and Janidil in the field.

Fergal O'Brien's Crambo sits second in the market, ahead of Grand National winner, Noble Yeats and two-time Stayers' Hurdle hero, Flooring Porter. Paisley Park, Dashel Drasher and Champ represent the older brigade. Home By The Lee and Buddy One complete the field.

Despite serious concerns over the ground, Ryanair Chase favourite Banbridge has been declared for the race by Joseph O'Brien. Defending champion Envoi Allen will again be ridden by Rachael Blackmore. Harry Cobden partners Stage Star for Paul Nicholls.

Conflated runs for the race-sponsors Gigginstown Stud. Gordon Elliott will also be represented by Fil Dor, as Cotswold Chase winner Capodanno drops down in trip. Ahoy Senor and Protektorat have been rerouted from the Gold Cup. Fugitif and Ga Law step up from handicap company. Hitman completes the line-up.

Paul Townend will ride Facile Vega in this year's Turners' Novices' Chase and Willie Mullins' star has risen to the head of the betting in recent days. Dan Skelton's Grey Dawning and Paul Nicholls' Ginny's Destiny also sit prominently in the market, along with last year's Martin Pipe winner, Iroko.

Gavin Cromwell has confirmed Letsbeclearaboutit for this Grade One, despite saying the Plate was his main target. Le Patron, Djelo, Colonel Harry and Jamaico bolster the home challenge. Former Champion Hurdle placers, Zanahiyr and Sharjah have also been declared.

The big three in the betting have been confirmed for the 2024 Mares' Novices' Hurdle. Jack Kennedy rides Brighterdaysahead for Gordon Elliott, with Paul Townend partnering with Jade De Grugy for Willie Mullins. Paddy Brennan and Fergal O'Brien team up with Dysart Enos.

Jeremy Scott's Golden Ace also features in the final field, along with Birdie Or Bust and Majestic Force for Henry De Bromhead. Casa No Mento, Mollys Mango and Titanium Moon also feature in the 13-runner field.

A capacity field of 24 runners will contest this year's Pertemps Final. Farouk D'Alene will carry top-weight, leaving stablemate and favourite, Cleatus Poolaw shouldering just 10-13. Gaoth Chuil and Icare Allen are also fancied for the Irish, with Chantry House, Cuthbert Dibble and Springwell Bay prominent in the market for the home team.

James Du Berlais tops a field of 21 confirmed for the Plate Handicap Chase. The firm-favourite is Jonjo O'Neill's Crebily, with Richard Bandey's Theatre Man also proving popular. Gordon Elliott's Saint Felicien takes his chance, along with course winner Shakem Up'Arry and Cheltenham regular Il Ridoto.

Again, we've got a capacity field for the 2024 Kim Muir Handicap Chase and, again, JP McManus' colours appear at the top of the market, as Inothewayurthinkin has been well supported. Defending champion, Angels Dawn returns to defend her crown. Cool Survivor and Amirite are interesting runners for the Irish raider. Jack Andrews rides Bowtogreatness for Ben Pauling, with Will Biddick partnering with Henry Daly's Rapper.