Irish stars remain in hat for Cheltenham Gold Cup

Don Cossack and Vautour are among 21 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest scratchings deadline for the six non-novice Grade One events at the Festival.

Gordon Elliott's Don Cossack and the Willie Mullins-trained Vautour currently dispute favouritism for the blue riband on March 18 and are among 13 possible contenders from Ireland.