Work continues apace at Willie’s yard as the load on the winter horses increases but, as anticipated, it’s still relatively quiet with regard to entries.

Captain Cee Bee will head for the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown on December 27 after trainer Eddie Harty elected to miss Wednesday’s rescheduled John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

CAPTAIN CEE BEE could start the winter campaign with a run in the Poplar Square Chase at Naas on Saturday week.