But plenty of stable big guns primed for festive action.

Put The Kettle On will also be absent from Altior clash.

Five-year extension agreed to current deal.

Victory at Lingfield is 150th of record-breaking campaign.

Nicholls star out to join elite as three-time King George winner.

Jefferson hoping clear round can settle the issue this time.

Stayer has not run left-handed for almost five years.

Rider admits sport could be “increasingly difficult to sustain”.

Hobbs eager to have Stayers’ Hurdle hope primed for Cheltenham.

Trainer also fields Frodon and Real Steel in Kempton feature.