The Cheltenham Festival is "critical' for the image and health of British racing though in many ways the racing fan is being priced out of this week's showpiece. The Irish have dominated in the past few years and are expected to do so again this time with just 4/1 the price for them to saddle 18-19 winners. Around 55,000 Irish turfistes are expected -- many hoping for revenge for the galling Six Nations defeat to England on Saturday.