Cousin Vinny and Hurricane Fly are both among the entries for the williamhill.com Supreme Novices’ Hurdle following the latest entry stage.
Willie Mullins’ duo are currently disputing favouritism for the Cheltenham Festival curtain-raiser and could be joined by stablemates Kempes, Mikael D’Haguenet and Persian City, although all horses are engaged in other novice events at the meeting.
There are a number of other interesting Irish contenders with the likes of Zaarito also prominent in the ante-post market.
Nicky Henderson appears to have a strong hand with the likes of Ainama, Mad Max and Eradicate all among the 68 possibles at this stage.
Red Moloney and Doeslessthanme are just two of a host of entries for powerhouse trainer Howard Johnson
Other leading fancies such as Torphichen and Medermit have also stood their ground.