AZERTYUIOP, second to Moscow Flyer in the William Hill Tingle Creek Trophy at Sandown in December, faces a tough task giving weight all round in Saturday’s Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot.

Ruby Walsh warmed up for his ride on One Night Out in this afternoon’s Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National with a double at Fairyhouse yesterday.

A total of 35 horses have been entered for the £100,000 (€156,000) Tripleprint Gold Cup at Cheltenham.