Albertas targets Ryanair double

Racing : Albertas Run could bid to became the first dual winner of the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham in March.

Racing: Albertas Run could bid to became the first dual winner of the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham in March.

Jonjo O'Neill's 10-year-old, due to run in the King George at Kempton this weekend, is one of 46 entries for the Grade One event.

Paul Nicholls' Poquelin heads the ante-post market after carrying top weight to victory in the December Gold Cup at the track. He will be looking to go one better than last year.

Nicholls has a strong hand as Master Minded, The Nightingale, Noland and Breedsbreeze could also run.

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Somersby has the option, as does Sizing Europe, who has also been entered in the Queen Mother and the Gold Cup.

Long Run, Punchestowns, Riverside Theatre and Jack The Giant give Nicky Henderson plenty of options, while Tom George has entered Nacarat and Tartak.

The likes of Forpadydeplasterer, Barker, Tranquil Sea, Captain Cee Bee and Rare Bob are just a few from a strong Irish contingent.

Little Josh, Crack Away Jack and the novice Medermit are others that catch the eye.