Denman appeared among 17 contenders for the Lexus Chase as the entries for the major races at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival were published.

CAPTAIN CEE BEE, is set to return to Punchestown for his next start in the John Durkan Memorial Chase.

Skippers Brig is on course to run at Ayr next month before a tilt at the William Hill Trophy at Cheltenham in March.

The mud-loving Skippers Brig will be in his element in the EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) at Leicester.