Twist Magic is the favorite to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Ascot on Saturday. However, the Paul Nicholl’s-trained chaser will have to compete against up to seven well-prepared rivals in the Grade One Victor Chandler Chase.

Magic’s stablemates Hoo La Baloo and Ashley Brook, who finished behind in December’s Tingle Creek, might present some opposition while David Pipe will try to get home a victory with Pablo Du Charmil and Tamarinbleu, winner of the Boylesport Gold Cup.

The winner of two Grade One competitions, Mansony, will represent Arthur Moore and seems to be one of the most interesting contenders for Twist Magic. Meanwhile, Dessie Hughes has already confirmed the presence of his charge and Pauntley Gofa completes the field of eight.