article_snippet: But Willie Mullins holds the strongest hand.
article_snippet: Willie Mullins has three entries headed by unbeaten favourite Faugheen and dual champion Hurricane Fly.
article_snippet: The New One, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies and ridden by son Sam, bids to atone for last year’s unlucky third.
article_snippet: With Rock On Ruby out and Mullins-trained mare Annie Power taking up her entry in Tuesday’s Mares’ Hurdle, the betting is dominated by Paul Nicholls’s pair Saphir Du Rheu and Zarkandar.
article_snippet: Last year's  Champion Chase winner Sire De Grugy says there is little between Paul Nicholls’s pair Saphir Du Rheu and Zarkandar.
article_snippet: There are positive vibes for Nicky Henderson’s Whisper, while best of the Irish looks to be Lieutenant Colonel.
article_snippet: Zarkandar (above) and 
article_snippet: Saphir Du Rheu dominate the betting in the World Hurdle .
article_snippet: They include 2014 fourth-placed Silviniaco Conti.
article_snippet: Holywell, Road To Riches, Many Clouds and well-backed Djakadam head the clutch of new kids on the block on an upward form curve who must also be considered.