Sprinter Sacre will face a maximum of nine rivals in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday.
Nicky Henderson’s charge has been hugely impressive in remaining unbeaten over fences, including in the Game Spirit Chase last time out.
Last year’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner Al Ferof will represent Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh – although stablemate Cristal Bonus has also been left in.
Menorah, another former Supreme winner, and Cue Card, the 2010 Champion Bumper scorer, add further strength in depth.
Peddlers Cross has, as expected, been taken out, with the Jewson Novices’ Chase now his aim.
Willie Mullins has left in Blackstairmountain, although he has removed Sir Des Champs from contention.
The other Irish challengers are Tony Martin’s Nearest The Pin and the John Ryan-trained Foildubh.
Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Astracad and Kid Cassidy, trained by Nicky Henderson, complete the list of 10 possibles.
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