Last year's hero Royale Pagaille and another former winner Bristol De Mai could face off in Saturday's Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock Park.
While star novice hurdler Jonbon could also line-up at the Merseyside track before his own clash with stable-mate Constitution Hill at the Cheltenham Festival.
Venetia Williams scored by a massive 16 lengths when landing the Peter Marsh Chase 12 months ago and is a best-priced 5-1 favourite with Unibet to successfully defend his crown.