Paul Nicholls has every faith that Silviniaco Conti can take Gold Cup

Paul Nicholls retains every faith in Silviniaco Conti as he tries to make it third-time lucky in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The nine-year-old fell three fences from home when still travelling well on his first attempt in 2013, while he looked a likely winner jumping the final obstacle in front last year before wandering across the track and eventually finishing fourth.

He arrives as favourite for the race this time after a fine campaign that has seen him win two of his three starts, including a second King George VI Chase on his most recent outing.