Boston heads 34 Neptune entries

Boston Bob and Simonsig are the two standout names in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham next Wednesday, for which 34 horses have stood their ground.

Willie Mullins has still not made his mind up over whether Boston Bob runs in this race over two miles and five furlongs or in the Albert Bartlett next Friday over three miles.

Mullins has a number of other possibles, including Felix Yonger, Make Your Mark, Marasonnien, Simenon and Sous Les Cieux.

Simonsig was given the green light for this race after Nicky Henderson chose the Neptune in preference to the Supreme Novices' Hurdle on the first day.

Noel Meade's Monksland is still engaged in the Supreme, but is thought more likely to run in the longer race.

Batonnier, Tony Martin's Grade 1 winner Benefficient, Mount Benbulben and The Druids Nephew are others of note.