Salsify set for Chapoturgeon rematch

Salsify and Chapoturgeon are on course to re-oppose in Friday's CGA Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup at Cheltenham.

Colman Sweeney and Salsify just edged out James Barber and Chapoturgeon 12 months ago and the pair are on course to do battle once more and they could be joined by last year's third Oscar Delta.

Tammy's Hill is absent as expected but Tricky Trickster remains on course despite a surprise defeat at Ffos Las last time out.

Faasel has become something of a Festival regular over the years having finished second in a Triumph Hurdle and two Kim Muirs as well as contesting an Arkle and a Champion Hurdle. The 12 year old now represents trainer John Heard.

Grand National hopeful Backstage is an interesting entry for Gordon Elliott with Cottage Oak and Thats Rhythm among other notables.