Al BOUM PHOTO is the star attraction as 31 entries were revealed for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Last year’s winner headlines a very strong listing for the Grade 1 contest in March.
Willie Mullins is also set to be represented by Al Boum Photo’s Punchestown conqueror,Kemboy, as well as former top level winner Bellshilland the classy Real Steel.
Closutton’s entry heads a strong Irish contingent that includes Savills Chase winner Delta Work, JNWine hero Road To Respectand last year’s Gold Cup ante-post favouritePresenting Percy.
Across the Irish Sea, the British battalion is headlined by sensational King George winnerClan Des Obeaux,who would bid to give trainer Paul Nicholls a fifth victory in the race.
Both he andLostintranslationmake up a formidable home team that also includes last former winner Native River as well as last year’s third Bristol De Maiand exciting youngsterSantini.
Ladbrokes Trophy winnerDe Rasher Counteris a notable contender for Emma Lavelle, as are Henry De Bromhead’s pair,MonaleeandChris’s Dream.
Alpha Des Obeaux, Balko Des Flos, Cepage, Death Duty, Discorama, Elegant Escape, Frodon, Jett, Kauto Riko, Le Bague Au Roi, Mister Whitaker, Saint Calvados, Sizing John, Shattered Love, The ConditionalandTop Ville Ben.
