A total of 50 entries, 15 more than in 2005, have been revealed for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on March 16.

BARACOUDA will miss the totesport Long Walk Hurdle at Windsor on Saturday after an administrative error at Francois Doumen's yard ruled the French ace out of this weekend's showpiece.

JUSTIFIED, a leading candidate for the Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy, has been ruled of a possible engagement at Fairyhouse this weekend.

Baracouda, four-time winner of the totesport Long Walk Hurdle, heads the 18 entries for this year’s renewal at Windsor on December 17.

TRABOLGAN is now favourite for the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup following continued heavy sport.

End-of-season formlines can often prove deceptive and punters were stung again when Hasty Prince proved the surprise package on the first day of the Betfred Gold Cup meeting at Sandown Park on Friday.

Paul Nicholls believes he could have a serious Smurfit Champion Hurdle prospect following Sporazene’s victory in the IAWS Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown.