RACING: Lexus Chase hero Exotic Dancer features among a high-class entry of 16 for the Letheby & Christopher Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.
The Jonjo O'Neill-trained star could be joined by stablemate Albertas Run, while Paul Nicholls has entered Star De Mohaison and Nozic.
Nigel Twiston-Davies has three entries in the Gold Cup trial, with last year's winner Knowhere, Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander and Charlie Hall runner-up Ollie Magern.
Imperial Commander was last seen finishing sixth in the King George VI Chase behind Kauto Star and his trainer said: "He's been in good form since the King George. We don't know whether he'll run in the Gold Cup yet. We will give him a run beforehand to decide which will be his best race.
"There is a possibility that he could run in the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday, we are just not quite sure yet."
Barbers Shop is also a fascinating contender for Nicky Henderson, while Tidal Bay could bid to get off the mark for the season in the three-mile-one-furlong contest.