Twist Magic heads Chandler field

Racing:  Twist Magic heads 15 entries for the Grade One Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on January 19th.

Racing: Twist Magic heads 15 entries for the Grade One Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on January 19th.

The race, formerly run as a limited handicap, is set to be the next port of call for the current favourite for the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

Paul Nicholls' six-year-old beat two-mile title holder Voy Por Ustedes comfortably in the Tingle Creek on his last start.

Nicholls also has the option of running Hoo La Baloo.

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Ladbroke Hurdle winner Jack The Giant, third in the Arkle last season, has the option of returning to fences for Nicky Henderson.

Boylesports.com Gold Cup winner Tamarinbleu could step up in class for David Pipe, who could also run Pablo Du Charmil, while the unfortunate Ashley Brook may have another crack at the big guns.

There is a strong Irish contingent headed by Mansony, who lowered Nickname's colours in the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown.

Dessie Hughes' Schindlers Hunt and Jessica Harrington's mare Gemini Lucy are other possibles.

Willie Mullins' Our Ben was given an entry before he died in action at Tramore on Tuesday.

Smart novice Mahogony Blaze, Lennon, Bambi De L'Orme, Howle Hill and Pauntley Gofa complete the list of possibles.