Pair have clashed twice this season already – with the score at one all.

Lavelle’s staying star in rude health as Cheltenham date approaches.

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

Lavelle’s former champion just catches young pretender Thyme Hill.

Former champion and rising star square up again.

Top stayers re-oppose in field of 10 at Ascot.

Staying star ‘in cracking form’ for Ascot despite year’s absence.

Former winners Thistlecrack and The Worlds End also feature.

Former champion stayer back on track after heart problem.

Lavelle’s stable star faces nine rivals in Long Distance Hurdle.