Trio taken out of Champion

Dunguib, Quevega and Voler La Vedette have been taken out of the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at the six-day stage.

All have alternative Cheltenham targets with the former heading to the Spinal Research Supreme Novices' Hurdle.

Quevega defends her crown in the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle where she will face Voler La Vedette.

All of the big guns stand their ground including Binocular and Solwhit, both of whom's participation remains in doubt.

Nicky Henderson, trainer of the former, has declared last year's winner Punjabi and Zaynar

Celestial Halo, second in the race last season, is set to represent Paul Nicholls.

A strong Irish team is headed by Go Native and also includes Donnas Palm, Ebadiyan, Jumbo Rio, Kargali, Muirhead, Raise Your Heart, Royal And Regal, and Won In The Dark.

Khyber Kim, Medermit and Starluck complete the declarations.