TWENTY horses remain in the Magners Gold Cup at the first scratching stage on February 11st with five Irish runners removed from the race: Balko Des Flos, Bellshill, Road To Respect, Discorama and Sizing John. Also taken out were Hennessy winner De Rasher Counter, Kauto Riko, Cepage, the Grade 1-winning novice mare La Bague Au Roi, Mister Whitaker and Top Ville Ben. It leaves 11 Irish-trained still in the blue riband to take on nine from Britain.