Coneygree among declarations for the innaugral Ladbrokes Trophy Chase at Newbury
CONEYGREE, the former Cheltenham Gold Cup hero, heads a field of 21 for the Ladbrokes Trophy - formerly known as the Hennessy Gold Cup - at Newbury on Saturday.
The fragile 10-year-old will bid to add to his family's history in the famous race as his half-brother Carruthers took the prize in 2011.
Colin Tizzard, who won this race 12 months ago with Native River, is represented by Royal Vacation.
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Ante-post favourite Total Recall, who hacked up for Willie Mullins on his stable debut last time, remains in the final field.
The Closutton handler also runs Pleasant Company but Childrens List, who earlier this week looked set to run, was the only withdrawal at the 48-hour final declaration stage.
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Leading British trainers Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls are both double-handed in the Newbury showpiece, with Henderson running Whisper and Vyta Du Roc while Nicholls has Badger Ales Trophy hero Present Man and Braqueur D'Or.
Among other fancied runners are Cogry, Singlefarmpayment and Carole's Destrier in a fascinating renewal of the valuable and prestigious staying handicap chase, which Ladbrokes sponsor for the first time.