Britain's equestrian best take to tracks at Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham Gold Cup's steeplechase, which is open to horses aged five years and over, is most prestigious of all National Hunt events. (Photos: AP)

Bonbon Au Miel and Paul Townend part company in the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Penhill ridden by jockey Paul Townend, foreground, goes on to win the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Penhill's jockey Paul Townend celebrates winning the the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Jockey Richard Johnson on board Native River races ahead to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, during the 2018 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Jockey Richard Johnson on board Native River celebrates winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup, during the 2018 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Jockey Richard Johnson on board Native River races ahead to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, during the 2018 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Jockey Richard Johnson on board Native River celebrates winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup, during the 2018 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse.