News More Of That stars in high-class entry for Scilly Isles at Sandown

More Of That stars in high-class entry for Scilly Isles at Sandown

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More Of That is one of the star names among 14 entries for the Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Jonjo O'Neill's 2014 World Hurdle hero has returned from a lengthy injury lay-off seemingly as good as ever this winter, winning each of his two starts over fences at Cheltenham in impressive fashion.

The eight-year-old is set to step up to Grade One level this weekend ahead of a return to Prestbury Park in March for the RSA Chase, with connections having resisted the temptation to give him a Gold Cup entry.

The biggest threat to More Of That may come from Ireland, with champion trainer Willie Mullins responsible for five possible runners.

National Hunt Chase favourite Black Hercules is joined by stable companions Pont Alexandre, Outlander, Mckinley and Pleasant Company.

Mullins won the prize won the prize 12 months ago with one of his relatively lesser lights in Gitane Du Berlais.

Other contenders in a potentially fascinating contest include the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Bristol De Mai, Nick Williams' Feltham Novices' Chase winner Tea For Two and Harry Fry's mare Bitofapuzzle.