Silverburn heads Power list

Silverburn heads a strong entry from Paul Nicholls for the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on November 15.

The full-brother to Denman is reportedly on course for the contest and could be joined by stablemates Noland, Nozic, Oslot and Turko.

"I presume all must be well but I've not spoken to Paul for a while," said owner Paul Green. "From my perspective, everything is all right and I hope it continues.

"I know that Paul likes his handicap mark as he told me that a while ago. I hope that if punters have an interest that he doesn't let them down."

Nicky Henderson is another with a strong squad with The Queen's Barber's Shop, Jack The Giant, Fleet Street and Boomshakalaka all possibles after 56 entries were received.

Other notables include Monet's Garden, Don't Push It, Acambo, Three Mirrors and Imperial Commander, while the Irish could be represented by Festival winner Finger Onthe Pulse, Merry Cowboy, Reisk Superman, Scotsirish, Sky's The Limit and Watson Lake.

Carl Llewellyn's Roll Along is another set to take his chance after his staying-on second in the SunAlliance Chase in March.

"Roll Along was only beaten a short-head at Taunton over two miles and three furlongs in the race before the Royal & SunAlliance Chase," said Llewellyn.

"It's a sharp two miles and three there, so we all feel that he's got enough speed for the Paddy Power Gold Cup. I'd be happy putting him in a fast-run race over two and a half miles around Cheltenham.

"He's done well over the summer and is in very good form. I'm very happy with him, we've had a clear run and haven't missed a day since he came back in training."