Cheltenham Countdown: Twelve remain in Gold Cup

There are 12 horses remaining at the latest entry stage for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, with all the big guns standing their ground in aim of winning the Festivals most prestigious race.

Bobs Worth and 2011 winner Long Run give Nicky Henderson a strong hand as he attempts to win the honors for the second time in three years

Long Run will be wearing cheekpieces in public for the first time, as connections believe their star has becom idol in front.

While Bobs Worth, possibly Hendersons main hope has not had a run since the Hennessy Gold Cup over 100 days ago.

Sir Des Champs will be aiming to give Willie Mullins a first victory in the race and Ireland their first winner since War Of Attrition in 2006.

First Lieutenant has also been left in by Mouse Morris, under the same Gigginstown House Stud ownership, and they could also run Bog Warrior.

Nicholls has dominated the race in recent years and has just one chance this year with Silviniaco Conti.

Cape Tribulation, Captain Chris, last year’s runner-up The Giant Bolster, Sunnyhillboy, Wayward Prince and Monbeg Dude complete the list of possible runners.

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