COLIN Tizzard’s stable star Cue Card is part of a small but select field of five for the Betfair Chase at Haydock tomorrow (3pm), alongside dual winner Silviniaco Conti.

Successful in 2013, Cue Card had Silviniaco Conti back in third place when landing the crown, and the pair are set to renew their rivalry tomorrow afternoon.

Tizzard’s charge had his troubles after that victory, and was only fourth when defending his crown 12 months ago, but returned to form with a convincing victory over Dynaste in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on his reappearance.

Successful in 2012 and 2014, the Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old Conti warmed up for another crack at this prestigious race with an encouraging prep run over hurdles at Kempton.

The David Pipe-trained Dynaste, placed in this race for the last two years, stands his ground as he looks to make it third-time lucky.

Tom Scudamore’s mount will be joined by stablemate Ballynagour, who was third in the Charlie Hall. Completing the quintet is the Jonjo O’Neill-trained Holywell, who was fifth in the Charlie Hall on his first run since April.

There were two withdrawals at the 48-hour final declaration stage - the Rebecca Curtis-trained O’Faolains Boy and Philip Hobbs’ Menorah.

Meanwhile, Barry Geraghty is poised to ride Harry Fry's Rock On Ruby for the first time in the Coral Hurdle (2.40) at Ascot tomorrow as Noel Fehily is on board Conti at Haydock.