Racing: Dermot Weld's Ansar will bid for a third success in his sixth consecutive Galway Plate Handicap Chase at Ballybrit tomorrow.
A maximum 22-strong field, plus three reserves, would not be complete without the 12-year-old, successful in 2004 and 2005.
Ansar is making his 10th consecutive appearance at the Festival, including double victories in 2000 and 2001, when he won the Galway Hurdle.
Paul Nicholls, meanwhile, has his fingers crossed for better luck than 12 months ago when he runs Hoo La Baloo and Oslot.
The former was his sole representative in the big race of the seven-day Festival last summer, only to be brought down at the ninth fence.
This time he has top weight of 11st 10lb — though Nick Scholfield claims 3lb — while Ruby Walsh partners the progressive Oslot.
"They went over there on Monday and both are in good order," said the Ditcheat trainer. "Hoo La Baloo was a bit unlucky in running last year, but he had a good season and is probably handicapped right up to his best.
"Oslot is an improving young horse and had a great season over fences."