Saturday 20 December 2014 12:56, UK
Silviniaco Conti spearheads a list of 10 possible runners for the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Paul Nicholls' eight-year-old won the Christmas highlight 12 months ago and warmed up for his repeat bid with victory in the Betfair Chase at Haydock in November.
Nicholls could also be represented by brilliant Ascot winner Al Ferof and Wonderful Charm.
Last season's runner-up Cue Card is again in contention, with connections of Dynaste hoping for better fortune after David Pipe's grey could finish only fifth in 2013.
Irish interests pivot around Champagne Fever, who excelled at Clonmel last month but has yet to be tested over the King George trip of three miles.
Philip Hobbs has left in Wishfull Thinking and Menorah, while Paddy Power Gold Cup runner-up Johns Spirit may be given the chance to shine by Jonjo O'Neill.
Double Ross is also still in the hat for the Nigel Twiston-Davies team.
