Lieutenant in Ryanair mix First Lieutenant could bid to go one better in this year's Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on March 13 after figuring among 43 entries for the race. Mouse Morris's charge was nine lengths behind Cue Card in the contest last year and could meet that rival again, though both horses also hold engagements in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. There is a formidable 20-strong Irish entry, though several horses hold alternative engagements at the Festival. They include six from the Willie Mullins stable - Arvika Ligeonniere, Boston Bob, Marito, Prince De Beauchene, Rupert Lamb and Twinlight. Among other Irish possibles are Last Instalment, who is shortly due to return from injury, Benefficient and Hidden Cyclone. Nicky Henderson's team includes the 2012 winner Riverside Theatre, Captain Conan, Kid Cassidy and Hunt Ball, a Festival winner in 2012 and back after a spell in America. The home contingent features other smart sorts such as Al Ferof, Dynaste, Menorah and Rolling Aces.
