Conditions at Ascot are certain to be testing for the two-day fixture culminating in Saturday’s card featuring the Long Walk Hurdle and The Ladbroke.

Crack Away Jack has been given the option of making his first start in over a year in the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on January 22.

PAST winners Master Minded and Twist Magic are Paul Nicholls’ two entries in the Keith Prowse Hospitality Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Poquelin and Tranquil Sea feature among a fascinating field of 13 runners in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday.

Poquelin heads a five-strong entry from the Paul Nicholls stable in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on November 14.