Speaking following the win of his Heck Thomas at Leopardstown today, trainer Noel Meade gave an update on his Cheltenham team.

The seven times Champion Trainer stated "I think I have them in great form. We're very happy with them and they seem to be bouncing and in good shape.

"We'll do the real serious bits of work next week then we'll pull the hammer back on the gun and see what happens.

"I'll probably have six or seven going. There is Road To Riches Apache Stronghold Very Wood Wounded Warrior Ned Buntline and Snow Falcon

"Ipsos Du Berlais will also run in the cross country while Waxies Dargle and Couleur France could go."

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Gary Carson