Festival options still open – but longer race is strong favourite.

County Meath trainer ready to take aim on Sunday.

Owner Paul Barber says Clan Des Obeaux will not run in the Betfair Denman Chase, with the Cheltenham Gold Cup the target.

Cromwell’s eight-year-old improver on course for Cheltenham.

Trainer Hughie Morrison has yet to confirm if Betfair Hurdle favourite Not So Sleepy will run this weekend.

Champion Johnson among many to voice sadness.

Williams explores options for back-to-form hurdler.

Top novice may head straight to Cheltenham.

Champion Hurdle bid also on horizon.

The former Dorset handler had been paralysed since a car crash in 2007.