Two of Nicky Henderson’s big guns Shishkin and Jonbon enjoyed a midweek away day to Windsor on Tuesday, with the pair stepping up their preparations before likely reappearances next month.

Grand National winner Noble Yeats and last season’s Grade One winning-novice Ahoy Senor are two of the star names among 10 confirmations for Saturday’s Boylesports Many Clouds Chase at Aintree.

Nicky Henderson has revealed Chantry House may skip his engagements at either Newbury and Newcastle on Saturday in favour of waiting for the Boylesports-sponsored Many Clouds Chase at Aintree on December 3.

Defending champion Minella Indo, last year’s runner-up A Plus Tard and dual winner Al Boum Photo are among 11 runners declared for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Aye Right could be headed for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup after his creditable run in the Cotswold Chase there on Saturday.