Airlie Beach and Let's Dance could clash

Stable companions Airlie Beach and Let's Dance head the confirmations for the Trull House Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday.

The Willie Mullins-trained Airlie Beach is unbeaten in seven starts to date and was last seen beating the boys at Grade One level in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse in December.

However, she has recently been replaced as ante-post favourite by fellow Closutton inmate Let's Dance, who was fourth in the Triumph Hurdle at last year's Festival and is three from three this term.

Mullins, who won the inaugural running of this Grade Two contest with Limini 12 months ago, has also left in Asthuria, Augusta Kate and Camelia De Cotte.

Other Irish contenders include Jessica Harrington's Forge Meadow and Gordon Elliott's Barra.

The home challenge is headed by Warren Greatrex's La Bague Au Roi, who also brings an unbeaten jumping record to the table. The six-year-old has not been seen since landing a Listed prize at Newbury in November in impressive style.

Robert Collet's Titi De Montmartre is an interesting possible raider from France.