Both defending champion Bob Olinger and former winner Teahupoo are firmly on course for the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle, as leading owner Brian Acheson seeks his third straight success in the day three feature at the Cheltenham Festival.

Acheson, who runs his horses under the Robcour banner, has dominated the staying hurdling division in recent years and after his star names came home first and second at Leopardstown over the Christmas period, hopes are high for another strong showing at Prestbury Park in March.