A Plus Tard and Min likely to be in opposition to defending champion.

Benie Des Dieux also still in following confirmation stage.

Saturday’s feature meeting at Sandown called off.

Ballymore favourite could be rerouted to day one at Cheltenham.

Pauling eight-year-old heading for Kim Muir after winning National Hunt Chase 12 months ago.

Appleby five-year-old thriving ahead of World Cup night.

Crack Irish amateur teamed up successfully with Ben Pauling’s charge 12 months ago.

Kempton winner two from since moving from France.

Tiger Roll remains on course for fifth Festival triumph.

Racegoers told not to travel to Festival if experiencing any symptoms associated with coronavirus.