Lulamba, the Arkle favourite, is set to make his open company debut in the Grade Two William Hill Game Spirit Chase at Newbury on Super Saturday, with many believing he will take all the beating. The Nicky Henderson-trained novice chaser has been impressive, winning the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown and dominating the Welsh Grand National.
However, Saint Segal, trained by Jane Williams, is looking to cause an upset as a six-time winner over fences. He was not disgraced when runner-up behind Thistle Ask at Kempton, but his form does hold up well after the Clarence House win.
The field also includes Master Chewy and Libberty Hunter, who have place claims, but may struggle with weight and jumping fluency respectively.
On the other side of the track, a clash between Haiti Couleurs and L'Homme Presse in the Grade Two William Hill Denman Chase is expected to be competitive. Haiti Couleurs has been fantastic over fences, winning five of his seven starts, while L'Homme Presse will concede 2lb to the favourite but cannot be ruled out.
The valuable William Hill Hurdle at Newbury promises to be a competitive feature with Let It Rain heading the market for Dan Skelton. The unbeaten mare has steadily improved over hurdles and caught the eye with her performance at Ascot in December. All In You, who ran out a convincing winner at Sandown, should appreciate the soft conditions as he heads up in grade.
Other notable races at Newbury include the William Hill Racing Epic Boosts Novices' Hurdle, the William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle, and the William Hill Cheltenham Non-Runner Money Back Novices' Limited Handicap Chase.
However, Saint Segal, trained by Jane Williams, is looking to cause an upset as a six-time winner over fences. He was not disgraced when runner-up behind Thistle Ask at Kempton, but his form does hold up well after the Clarence House win.
The field also includes Master Chewy and Libberty Hunter, who have place claims, but may struggle with weight and jumping fluency respectively.
On the other side of the track, a clash between Haiti Couleurs and L'Homme Presse in the Grade Two William Hill Denman Chase is expected to be competitive. Haiti Couleurs has been fantastic over fences, winning five of his seven starts, while L'Homme Presse will concede 2lb to the favourite but cannot be ruled out.
The valuable William Hill Hurdle at Newbury promises to be a competitive feature with Let It Rain heading the market for Dan Skelton. The unbeaten mare has steadily improved over hurdles and caught the eye with her performance at Ascot in December. All In You, who ran out a convincing winner at Sandown, should appreciate the soft conditions as he heads up in grade.
Other notable races at Newbury include the William Hill Racing Epic Boosts Novices' Hurdle, the William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle, and the William Hill Cheltenham Non-Runner Money Back Novices' Limited Handicap Chase.