Last year's winner Ikorodu Road is among 22 entries for Saturday's William Hill Grimthorpe Chase.
Matt Shepherd's stable star held off Junior in a thrilling finish last year from a 7lb lower mark.
Junior's trainer David Pipe has entered The Package this time with Mick Channon's Calgary Bay at the head of the ratings.
Racing Plus Chase third Duke Of Lucca could make a swift reappearance and Rigadin De Beauchene is sure to feature prominently after his excellent second in Haydock's Grand National Trial.
Court By Surprise, a winner at Doncaster in December, Harry The Viking, Mr Moss and Night In Milan are other notable contenders.
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