Simonsig© Photo Healy Racing
Red-hot favourite Simonsig will face a maximum of 11 rivals in Tuesday's Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham.
Nicky Henderson has been exuding confidence in his grey who is unbeaten in two starts over fences although the Lambourn handler has guarded against any late mishaps by leaving Jewson Novices' Chase favourite Captain Conan in the field.
The opposition are headed by Donald McCain's Overturn, runner-up in last season's Champion Hurdle and unbeaten in three starts over fences.
Willie Mullins' has the strongest challenge numerically with dual Grade One winner Arvika Ligeonniere leading a team that is completed by Aupcharlie and Marito.
Benefficient won the Irish Arkle in January, in which Arvika Ligeonniere fell, and could also make the journey from Ireland as may Mouse Morris' prolific winner Baily Green.
The entries are completed by Majala, His Excellency, Tap Night and Viva Colonia.
