A small but select field has gathered for the Steel Plate And Sections Hurdle at Cheltenham tomorrow.

Racing Demon will have to contend with good ground as he bids to underline his claims for the top novice title in the Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy.

Baracouda, Rhinestone Cowboy and No Refuge are all vying for Ladbrokes World Hurdle favouritism after Inglis Drever became the latest big name to be sidelined through injury.

Keepatem, owned by JP McManus, landed a gamble and left punters smiling when seeing off his 29 rivals to win the Paddy Power Chase at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival yesterday.

Royal Paradise made all the running to get back to winning ways at Leopardstown today.