Racing:Champion hurdler Sublimity heads a high-class entry of 14 for the Boylesports.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.
John Carr's seven-year-old has not been seen since his devastating performance back in March when he swept past former champions Hardy Eustace and Brave Inca on the run-in.
A strong challenge from Ireland is supplemented by Jazz Messenger from Noel Meade's yard and Jessica Harrington's Macs Joy, who was denied a run in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle when the ground turned heavy.
Afsoun, second in the Ascot Hurdle on his first run of the season, drops back to two miles.
Straw Bear returns, while Katchit, put in his place by Harchibald in the "Fighting Fifth" at Newcastle, could bid to redeem his reputation for the Alan King yard, which could also be represented by former Triumph Hurdle winner Penzance.
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has two possibles in the shape of Desert Quest, who has been chasing of late, and Gwanako.
Howard Johnson can chose from Arcalis and Mephisto while David Pipe's Greatwood Hurdle runner-up Osana steps up in class.
The entries are completed by the Nigel Twiston-Davies' pair of Pigeon Island and Platin Grounds.