Demon tops Arkle field

Racing Demon tops a list of 14 declarations for tomorrow’s Irish Independent Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.

Henrietta Knight’s stable star will be defending his unbeaten record over fences when he lines up under new pilot Sam Thomas in the two-mile contest.

Irish raiders Accordion Etoile, from Paul Nolan’s yard, and the Willie Mullins-trained Missed That head the competition along with Thierry Doumen’s Foreman.

Monet’s Garden will try to give trainer Nicky Richards a first Festival winner while Martin Pipe will be double-handed with Don’t Be Shy and Tamarinbleu.

Alan King sends out Kingmaker Novices’ Chase winner Voy Por Ustedes while French interests will be further represented by Mid Dancer.

Arteea, Coat Of Honour, Crossbow Creek, Wild Passion and Cerium complete the line-up.