Nicky Henderson quintet head Gold Cup entries

Nicky Henderson has five horses among the 40 entries for this year's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup including ante-post favourite Bobs Worth and 2011 winner Long Run.

Flemenstar appeared to find three miles the limit of his stamina in the Lexus Chase, when he finished a close third to Tidal Bay and First Lieutenant, but trainer Peter Casey has stated he wishes to give the eight-year-old another try at the distance in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 9 before deciding on a target at The Festival. An intriguing entry is the Tom George-trained Mail De Bievre. The eight-year-old was a high-class performer in France, where his successes included the Grade Two Prix Murat over two miles and six furlongs in April, 2010. However, Mail De Bievre has not been seen out since finishing fourth over hurdles at the same venue in September, 2011.