McNally’s adaptable star back in ‘absolutely brilliant form’.

Prolific winner forced to bypass planned prep run.

Nicholls runner strikes gold over fences.

Future chaser ‘is not a Triumph horse’.

Dual Cheltenham winner one of 22 entries in Classic Chase.

Barron runner tackles Fast-Track Qualifier.

McNally runner was in irresistible form earlier in the campaign.

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Rider to have short break after two falls on Saturday.

Stayers’ Hurdle a Cheltenham alternative for classy chaser.