It would be nice to spend the full four days at the Cheltenham racecourse enjoying the spectacle, but it is a luxury in which not everybody can indulge. There are always other calls on our time and our finances, so unless you are part of the horse racing industry or a total devotee to the sport, it is unlikely that you will find yourself there for the duration. On the other hand, visiting it for just one day should not prove too difficult to juggle, so with all other things being equal, which day should you choose?

Firstly there is no such thing as a bad day at the Festival. Given that that weather is not totally inclement; every festival day is likely to be a good one. Each day features a major race and a number of excellent supporting races. Every day there will be some of the finest horses from British, Irish and some European stables. Every day there will be some of the best jockeys in the world battling it out for both glory and riches. Every day there is the chance to back a winner, every day there is a chance to take a flyer on a good looking outsider and cash in a handsome win on your Cheltenham Betting.

Possibly a consideration is the entrance fee. Prices vary depending on the day. On day One you can buy an entrance to the Club enclosure for £70 to Tattersalls for £40 or to Best Mate for £25. If you want to go on the Friday, then Tattersalls or Best Mate are no longer an option as they were sold out some time ago. There are still some Club tickets available at £75 but would need to be quick to secure them.

There is a Ladies Day on the Thursday so this could influence your choice particularly if you enjoy the opportunity to dress up and possibly enter in the fashion awards competition to win an Alfa Romeo.

But if you want to see the most talked about horserace for some years, then you will choose the Friday and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. This year it promises to be particularly spectacular.