Mikael D’Haguenet remains among 13 potential starters in next Tuesday’s Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham.
Willie Mullins still has the option of the RSA Chase and the World Hurdle for his top-class novice hurdler who still has a big reputation but is still to win in three starts over fences in Ireland.
There were few surprises at the confirmation stage for the two-mile (3200m) novice title with Medermit, Ghizao and Finian’s Rainbow – locked together at the top of the betting – all still set to be involved.
Next best in the market Realt Dubh remains in line to travel over from Ireland while Philip Hobbs will make a late decision as to whether Captain Chris contests this event or the Jewson later in the week.
As expected, Alan Fleming has taken Starluck out of the race while Nicky Henderson has withdrawn Bellvano.
Dan Breen, Giorgio Quercus, Rock Noir, Stagecoach Pearl, West With The Wind, William’s Wishes and Blazing Tempo complete the line-up.
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