Charlie Mann believes Air Force One has “every chance” in the Royal & SunAlliance Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Philip Hobbs has an impressive recent record in Cheltenham’s Greatwood Handicap Hurdle and is expected to be celebrating another victory on Sunday with Lead On.

SMURFIT Kappa Champion Hurdle favourite Detroit City may be at the forefront of Philip Hobbs’ mind but the trainer still found the time to head to Taunton and saddle a near 17-1 double.

Richard Johnson will be in action at Hereford this afternoon after recovering from a fall at Wincanton yesterday.

Connections of Aztec Warrior are contemplating a run at the Cheltenham Festival with the six-year-old after his comfortable victory in the Betfred “The Bonus King” Novices’ Chase at Wincanton.