TUESDAY . Champion Hurdle , 3.20 . A race dominated by Irish entries , with Jessica Harrington ’ s defending champion , Jezki , ridden by AP McCoy . But Willie Mullins holds the strongest hand . He has three entries headed by unbeaten favourite Faugheen and dual champion Hurricane Fly . The New One , trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies and ridden by son Sam , bids to atone for last year ’ s unlucky third . AP McCoy ( above riding Jezki ) will ride the horse in the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday . WEDNESDAY . Queen Mother Champion Chase , 3.20 . Sprinter Sacre , the 2013 winner , and last year ’ s champion Sire De Grugy , finally go head to head . They must cope with form horse Dodging Bullets and , with front-runners Special Tiara and dual Festival winner Champagne Fever in the field , it will be fast and furious . Last year 's Champion Chase winner Sire De Grugy will finally go head to head with Sprinter Sacre . THURSDAY . World Hurdle , 3.20 . With Rock On Ruby out and Mullins-trained mare Annie Power taking up her entry in Tuesday ’ s Mares ’ Hurdle , the betting is dominated by Paul Nicholls ’ s pair Saphir Du Rheu and Zarkandar . The champion trainer says there is little between them . There are positive vibes for Nicky Henderson ’ s Whisper , while best of the Irish looks to be Lieutenant Colonel . Zarkandar ( above ) and Saphir Du Rheu dominate the betting in the World Hurdle . FRIDAY . Gold Cup , 3.20 . Carlingford Lough is McCoy ’ s last throw of the dice and he has claims in an open race featuring last year ’ s winner Lord Windermere , and the three horses who chased him home . They include 2014 fourth-placed Silviniaco Conti . He seems improved with an ulcer problem sorted . The concern is that his best form has been away from Cheltenham . Holywell , Road To Riches , Many Clouds and well-backed Djakadam head the clutch of new kids on the block on an upward form curve who must also be considered . AP McCoy will ride Carlingford Lough ( both pictured above ) in Friday 's Gold Cup . Tuesday . 1.30 L ’ Ami Serge . 2.05 Vibrato Valtat . 3.20 Faugheen . 4.00 Annie Power . Wednesday . 1.30 Nichols Canyon . 2.05 Don Poli . 2.40 Activial . 3.20 Dodging Bullets . Thursday . 1.30 P tit Zig . 2.05 Big Easy . 2.40 Foxrock . 3.20 Saphir Du Rheu . Friday . 1.30 Peace And Co. 2.40 Black Hercules . 3.20 Many Clouds . 4.40 Le Mercurey .
Jessica Harrington starts on Tuesday and finishes on Friday . Feature races include Champion Hurdle and the Gold Cup . Sportsmail brings you a guide to the week 's big races .