Nigel Twiston-Davies is bullish about the chances of Khyber Kim in the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle.

The 8yo is twice a winner at the course this season having won the Greatwood and the Boylesports.com International.

The trainer said: "He is the forgotten horse but never mind, let's go and win. I don't think Paddy Brennan or I would swap him for any other. In fact, I'm certain we wouldn't."

Native heads Champion

Go Native features among 17 entries for next week's Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at the confirmation stage.

Noel Meade has also entered Donnas Palm and Muirhead, while Nicky Henderson could saddle three runners in Punjabi, Binocular and Zaynar.

Solwhit, who scoped dirty earlier in the week, remains among the contenders, with Celestial Halo, Starluck, Medermit and Khyber Kim other notable hopefuls.

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