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ENTRIES CONFIRMED FOR DAY ONE AT CHELTENHAM

There are 18 still left in the Smurfit Champion Hurdle after the latest `confirmed` entry stage, with all the principals still due to line-up next Tuesday.

The Jonjo O`Neill-trained pair Rhinestone Cowboy and Intersky Falcon still head the market, while there are five Irish-trained horses in the feature on day one - Like-A-Butterfly, Scottish Memories, Scolardy, Bob What and Holy Orders.

The Irish Independent Arkle Chase has attracted just ten entries including likely favourite Azertyuiop along with the Irish trio of Adamant Approach, Stage Affair and Ricardo.

There is a much larger entry for the traditional Festival opener, the Gerrard Supreme Novices` Hurdle. There are 31 horses still standing their ground, with a nine strong Irish team including Back In Front, Kicking King and Supreme Developer.

Alan Magee