Two-time Festival winner but saves his best for elsewhere these days. Back to form when denied a nose in the G1 King George VI Chase (4800m) at Kempton at Christmas. Good ground is key. One of the challengers.

Former G1 winner in 2024 when scoring in the Racing Post Long Distance Novice Chase (4800m). Well held in the G3 Leopardstown Handicap Chase (4325m) last time out. Unlikely to be his day.

Superstar chaser. Most impressive winner of this contest last season. Disappointed at Kempton Park in the G1 King George VI Chase (4800m) but roared back to success with a 5L victory of the G1 Irish Gold Cup (4900m). Very hard to beat.

Second-best to Fact To File in this race twelve months ago. Disappointing in the G1 John Durkan Memorial Chase in November at Punchestown over 3900m but bounced back at Tramore in the G3 Savills New Year's Day Chase in January. In the mix.

Former winner of the 2023 G1 Ballymore Novices Hurdle (4000m). Not seen here since but returned in style winning the G2 Red Mills Chase (3922m) at Gowran Park. Entitled to improve. Must be respected from this stable.

Incredible performer with 20 wins from 27 starts. Faultless in two G1 performances at Ascot this winter including a 1.5L win in the G1 Ascot Chase in February. Yet to win in three visits to the Festival. Makes plenty of appeal.

Tends to run his best races away from Cheltenham and ended a long losing run with success in January at Musselburgh over 4100m by 2.75L (handicap chase). That form needs improving upon. On ratings he has a place chance

Talented on his day but hasn't won since February 2025. First time visor couldn't make a difference over an inadequate 3200m at Newbury in the G2 Game Spirit Chase last time out. Looks up against it.

Confirmed front runner. Change of tactics worked when winning a 4100m Premier Handicap Chase here in January. Comfortably held at Windsor over 4400m in the Fleur De Lys Chase 53 days ago. Hard to recommend.