McManus' big guns in great shape for Ryanair Chase head-to-head

Fact To File is one of the leading lights of McManus' all-star team for the meeting, but there is no horse the owner holds with more affection than Jonbon, Nicky Henderson's 12-time Grade One winner.

Winning owner JP McManus after Johnnywho won the Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase on day one. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

After swerving a tilt at Cheltenham Gold Cup glory, Fact To File is back to defend the Ryanair Chase crown he won so impressively last year, this time in a fascinating clash with the hugely popular Jonbon.

Willie Mullins' Irish Gold Cup hero has lit up Prestbury Park with dazzling displays the last two years, in particularly when winning the Thursday feature 12 months ago, and now has the chance to secure a third straight Cheltenham Festival triumph.