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.

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

Iberico Lord provided Nicky Henderson with a record-extending sixth Betfair Hurdle at Newbury this afternoon.

Iberico Lord provided Nicky Henderson with a record-extending sixth Betfair Hurdle at Newbury this afternoon.