Racing:Hurricane Fly tops 12 six-day acceptors for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. The defending champion is one of three entries for trainer Willie Mullins who also has Thousand Stars and Zaidpour still in the race.
Paul Nicholls has four intended runners at this stage headed by Zarkandar, with last year's JCB Triumph Hurdle hero joined by Brampour, Celestial Halo and Rock On Ruby.
Nicky Henderson relies solely on Binocular with Kalann, Olofi, Oscars Well and Overturn completing the field.
Sprinter Sacre will face a maximum of nine rivals in the Racing Post Arkle.
Nicky Henderson's unbeaten chaser is an odds-on favourite for the Grade One contest after stretching his unbeaten record over fences to three at Newbury and could be joined in the field by stablemate Kid Cassidy.
Last year's Supreme Novices' winner Al Ferof, Cue Card, Menorah and Blackstairmountain look the biggest dangers in the expected absence of Peddlers Cross.
Astracad, Cristal Bonus, Foildubh and Nearest The Pin complete the field.