Willie Mullins has three possibles left in Saturday's Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown as he attempts to snatch the UK trainers' championship from Paul Nicholls.

Sir Des Champs, Measureofmydreams, who was an early faller in the Scottish National, and Pleasant Company could form a triple assault for the champion trainer.

Nicholls himself could have multiple runners with Wonderful Charm, Rocky Creek, Southfield Theatre, last year's winner Just A Par and Victoria Pendleton's Cheltenham mount Pacha Du Polder all still in the mix. Southfield Theatre is the current favourite ahead of The Druid's Nephew.

Philip Hobbs' Sausalito Sunrise heads the weights following the expected defections of Many Clouds and The Last Samuri.

Kerry Lee could aim to crown a wonderful first season through Bishops Road and Mountainous, David Pipe may step Dynaste up in trip, with Oscar Rock aiming to strike a blow for the north.

O'Faolain's Boy, ruled out of the Grand National on the morning of the race, could aim for compensation, while Colin Tizzard is chasing more big-race success with Theatre Guide.

Grand National runners The Druids Nephew, Saint Are, Le Reve and Hadrian's Approach could all appear again.

Peter Bowen's improving Henri Parry Morgan, Neil Mulholland's Carole's Destrier and the Alan King-trained pair of Sego Success and Ziga Boy all feature among the 53 entries too.