Plum ride for National-winning rider on Elliott challenger.

Back-to-back winners of Paddy Power Gold Cup have proved elusive.

McNally keen to take in Long Walk and possibly Haydock first.

Abacadabras also in field of five at Punchestown.

Hobbs’ stable star faces five rivals at Cheltenham.

Alexander takes time with promising novice chaser.

Trainer Williams has sympathy for Alexander Thorne.

Trainer Williams has sympathy for Alexander Thorne.

Shattered Love stars in Mares Chase repeat.

Big two met in March – and could be in opposition at Aintree next year.