Ante-post favourite Kendor Dine has stood his ground along with other well-fancied contenders View Mount Prince, Quatre Heures, Lenrey and Victram.

The notable absentee is original top-weight Adamant Approach, who runs later on the card.

Son Of Oscar stayed on strongly to see off Streetshavenoname on his penultimate start at Cork before finishing second over the Pierse Hurdle course and distance last time.

Fenton was more than satisfied with that recent effort and has been delighted with the way preparations have gone for the ever-competitive showpiece handicap.

“Everything’s gone to plan, absolutely,” said the County Tipperary handler.

“We’re very happy with the horse and he’s come out of the Leopardstown race in great form.

“We’re well aware that he’ll have to improve from his Leopardstown race but we think he has. I was happy enough with that run and I hope it’s just put him right for this race on Sunday. And with regard to the likely heavy going, he said: “It’s fresh ground at least so we’d have to be satisfied and Shay Barry will ride him.”