Denman and Kauto Star feature among 28 horses left in the £475,000 totesport Chetenham Gold Cup at the latest forfiet stage.
The former led a one-two-three for trainer Paul Nicholls last March, pushing 2007 winner Kauto Star back into second with Neptune Collonges third.
Nicholls still has seven left in chasing's blue riband prize on March 13 the others being Big Bucks, My Will, Nozic and Star Du Mohaison.
Madison Du Beriais conqurer of Denman at Kempton on Saturday, is one of four representing David Pipes stable.
A total of 29 horses stand thier ground for the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle.
GIVE Nicky Henderson a very strong hand while there are four former winners
still engaged in the shape of Hardy Eustace (2004 and 2005) Brave Inca (2006)
Sublimity (2007) and Katchit (2008).
Master Minded is likely to face a small field in defence of his Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase title as only 19 rivals remain after the latest forfiet stage.
Paul Nicholls' six-year-old superstar slammed former champion Voy Por Ustedes last year and appears to have scared off most of the credible opposition Voy Por still holds an entry but the Ryanair has already been stated as his preferred race which is also the case for Howard Johnson's Arkle winner Tidal Bay.
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