Cue Card and Grands Crus are set for a mouthwatering early-season clash in the Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham tomorrow.

Big Buck’s became an unlikely contender for the World Hurdle at the Festival when scoring on his debut over timber for Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh at Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson admits he is finding it difficult to split Duc De Regniere and Punchestowns as the Seven Barrows duo prepare to lock horns in the BGC Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.

Rehearsal Chase winner Harmony Brig will bid for another valuable prize in the £60,000 TurfTV New Year Chase at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

Spot The Difference is a standing dish over the cross-country course at Cheltenham and he raised the roof on the first day of the Open meeting with victory in the Sporting Index Steeple Chase.