Rachael Blackmore has paid the ultimate tribute to Minella Times who, after suffering a setback in preparation, was retired on Tuesday by his trainer Henry de Bromhead.

Dan Skelton will save Nube Negra for the Celebration Chase at Sandown, rather than heading to Aintree.

Nicky Henderson will bid for a record seventh Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase feeling that Shishkin has the edge over Energumene in their eagerly-awaited rematch.

Shishkin and Energumene are on course for a mouth-watering rematch at Cheltenham on Wednesday with the pair among eight runners declared for the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase.

Shishkin, Energumene and Chacun Pour Soi remain on course for a mouthwatering showdown in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase.