COLIN Tizzard’s stable star Cue Card is one of 35 entries for the Betfred Gold Cup at Cheltenham on March 13.

Dual King George winner Silviniaco Conti will also feature for handler Paul Nicholls who says he may send the nine-year-old straight to the blue riband event without another run in the hope it is third-time lucky, having fallen and finished fourth in the last two renewals of the race.

Nicholls has other strings to his bow in the shape of Lexus Chase third Sam Winner, Al Ferof, who is likely to have options over shorter trips at the Festival, Unioniste and Black Thunder.

A win for Nicholls this year would draw him level with Arkle’s trainer Tom Dreaper at five successes in the great race Last year’s winner Lord Windermere will be aiming for a third successive victory at the meeting having also claimed the RSA Chase two seasons ago.

Bobs Worth won the race for Nicky Henderson in 2013, but was only fifth last year and finished last in the Lexus on his return this season.

Hennessy winner Many Clouds is there for Oliver Sherwood while last year’s Irish National hero Shutthefrontdoor is among Jonjo O’Neill’s possibles, along with Holywell and Taquin Du Seuil.

Last year’s runner-up On His Own, Boston Bob, Champagne Fever, Ballycasey and Djakadam are among five entered by Willie Mullins as he searches for a first win in the race.

Carlingford Lough, Don Cossack, Road To Riches, Dynaste, Smad Place and The Giant Bolster are others of note while novices Kings Palace and Coneygree have been entered.