Annie Power© Photo Healy Racing
Annie Power is among 20 remaining entries for the OLBG Mares' Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival next Tuesday.
For only the second time since its inception in 2008, Quevega will not be lining up after she created history winning six in a row 12 months ago.
In her retirement, Willie Mullins appears to have a ready-made replacement in Annie Power, second in the World Hurdle last season.
Mullins is also likely to run Glens Melody, narrowly beaten by Quevega last year, while he has also left in Analifet.
Leading the home charge is Nicky Henderson's Polly Peachum, with Harry Fry having left in Bitofapuzzle - although the Dorset handler has repeatedly stated she will only run if the ground is soft.
Carole's Spirit, Centasia, Little King Robin, L'Unique and her Alan King-trained stablemate The Pirate's Queen all remain in the mix.
The Govaness, Swing Bowler, Hidden Identity, Dark Spirit and Emily Gray are others engaged.
