Denman will face a maximum of eight rivals when Tony McCoy partners the 2008 Gold Cup hero for the first time in Saturday's Aon Chase at Newbury.

The 10yo is unbeaten in five races at the Berkshire track, including the Hennessy under top weight in November.

Trainer Paul Nicholls has also put in Tricky Trickster, while other entries include Air Force One, Niche Market, Siegemaster, Ollie Magern and Nacarat.

Master ready to return

Master Minded looks like having only a couple of serious rivals on his return to the racecourse in Saturday's totepool Game Spirit Chase at Newbury.

He is one of eight entries for the 2m1f event, which will be his first outing since recovering from a broken rib.

Voy Por Ustedes and Mahogany Blaze are the best of those set to take him on, who include Fix The Rib, Private Be, Kinkeel, Mam Ratagan and Tuscany Star.

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