Cheltenham Gold Cup entries revealed with Might Bite heading a field of 19 horses left in contention for the blue riband at the Cheltenham Festival

ANTE-POST favourite Might Bite heads 19 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Nicky Henderson’s chaser shot to the head of the betting when winning the King George on his last start.

With last year’s winner Sizing John ruled out, he will face a maximum of 18 rivals.

Jessica Harrington will still be represented by Our Duke who bounced back to form at Gowran.

Irish Gold Cup winner Edwulf is in contention along with Killultagh Vic who fell at the final fence in the same race.

Willie Mullins also has Djakadam, Total Recall and Bachasson entered.

Harry Fry has supplemented American while Native River heads the home team for Colin Tizzard.

Cotswold Chase winner Definitly Red and last year’s Gold Cup runner-up Minella Rocco are other leading contenders.

Anibale Fly, Double Shuffle, Mala Beach, Outlander, Road To Respect, Saphir Du Rheu, Shantou Flyer and Tea For Two complete the field.