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After his performance at Wetherby, one who has to make the list is Cyrname. His issues from last season were banished on Saturday when he never hit top gear and still won easily.
On his day is unstoppable and he can grab the bonus points in the King George VI Chase.
Another who was impressive first time back is Minella Indo and he has a couple of bonus races to go at in Ireland (Savills Chase, Irish Gold Cup) before a return to Cheltenham for the Gold Cup.
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The two-mile chase division has no clear leader but A Plus Tard has the talent to make hay. He won a Grade 1 against Chacun Pour Soi over 2m1f last season and he's still only six.
Put The Kettle On could also fill the void in the two-mile division and she has the option of picking up points in mares' races.
Epatanteis the clear leader in the two-mile hurdle division and she can continue her winning ways over winter before heading back to the Champion Hurdle.
Shishkincould end up in the Champion Hurdle if he doesn't take to fences, but if he jumps well he'll be the one to beat in the Arkle. Either way he's worth having on the list because he's sheer class.
Envoi Allen is similarly hard to avoid after a scorching novice hurdle campaign. He had nothing to beat on his chasing bow last month but he got around cleanly.
Willie Mullins's Unexceptedis not as high-profile as those two but can win a graded novice or two judged on his slick win at Tipperary last month.
Shewearsitwelltops my list of exciting novice hurdlers seen so far this season after doing everything right to win a Grade 3 at Tipperary last time, while Quilixiosalready sets a high standard in the juvenile hurdle rankings and has the class to win a few.
Sam Walker's Ten To Follow
A Plus Tard
Cyrname
Envoi Allen
Epatante
Minella Indo
Put the Kettle On
Quilixios
Shewearsitwell
Shishkin
Unexcepted
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