Mullins super six in World Hurdle

Willie Mullins is responsible for six of the 17 six-day entries for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday.

Big Buck's is bidding to win the race for the fourth successive season and will be an odds-on favourite to do so but Ireland's champion trainer has left Mikael d'Haguenet, Mourad, So Young, Thousand Stars, Zaidpour and Quevega in the race.

Carlito Brigante and Voler La Vedette complete a strong Irish team while Oscar Whisky remains on course to step up in trip for Nicky Henderson.

Cross Kennon, Dynaste, Featherbed Lane, Five Dream, King Of The Night, Saphir River and Smad Place complete the field.