JLT takes shape

Rolling Aces, Ballynagour and Super Duty are notable absentees from the six-day declarations for the JLT Specialty Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

The former chased home Opening Batsman (who is still engaged in Tuesday's race) in the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton last time and was as low as 8/1 to resume winning ways.

Ballynagour and Super Duty are both expected to take up alternative engagements at the Festival.

The weights for the JLT are now headed by Quartz De Thaix (11st 10lb) just ahead of Sunnyhillboy and Midnight Chase who would both carry 11st 9lb.

Favourite Our Mick remains on course to represent Donald McCain and other leading fancies Cantlow, The Package and last year's winner Alfie Sherrin are also still engaged.