1 211-1231 AZERTYUIOP 8-11-10
Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh
Has a 100% record at Cheltenham and dethroned Moscow Flyer last year but was then beaten by him in December. Name comes from letters along the top row of a French keyboard.
Rating: 9/10. Odds: 6-4

2 41-1U4605 CENKOS 11-11-10
Paul Nicholls Joe Tizzard
A second, two thirds and a fourth from four Festival visits - not bad for a horse who supposedly prefers right-handed tracks. Age and inconsistency a problem but could run well at a big price.
Rating: 7/10. Odds: 100-1

3 U4-5221121 CENTRAL HOUSE 8-11-10
Dessie Hughes IRE Paul Carberry
Only one of his 24 races has come outside of Ireland - that was at Cheltenham last March where he unseated his rider. Might be better suited by further but canny trainer is no mug.
Rating: 7/10. Odds: 25-1

4 14P-23235 KADARANN 8-11-10
Paul Nicholls Paddy Brennan
Has never really lived up to hype he caused when bursting onto scene a couple of years ago. Prefers flatter tracks so Cheltenham not ideal for him.
Rating: 6/10. Odds: 50-1

5 1U1-1111 MOSCOW FLYER 11-11-10
Jessica Harrington IRE Barry Geraghty
Winner of all 17 races he has finished over fences. Age not on his side but has won all four starts this season. Champion in 2003.
Rating: 8/10. Odds: 7-4

6 15P-11111 ONEWAY 8-11-10
Mark Rimell Graham Lee
Unbeaten in five races this term but making a big step up from handicap races. Trainer's grandfather Fred was one of the most successful trainers in Cheltenham Festival history.
Rating: 6/10. Odds: 20-1

7 50FP-30P VENN OTTERY 10-11-10
Martin Pipe
Was fifth last year when his maverick octogenarian owner had backed him ante-post at 1,000-1. Took 23 races to register first win and seems back in losing ways.
Rating: 5/10. Odds: 33-1

8 111-23F12 WELL CHIEF 6-11-10
Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy
Youngest competitor in the field, who won the Arkle Chase last year. Has been beaten by both Moscow Flyer and Azertyuiop (twice) this season so needs to improve further.
Rating: 7/10. Odds: 5-2