Galopin Des Champs has been the subject of a big gamble for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.
Willie Mullins' gelding, one of the most exciting horses in training, has been backed from prices available at 8/1 on Friday morning into as low as 2/1 with some bookmakers.
The Mullins camp had intended on running two-time Ryanair Chase winner Allaho in the Christmas showpiece.