The Grade One on northeastern territory had been the long-term starting point for superstar Constitution Hill.
But a lastminute issue forced trainer Nicky Henderson back to the drawing board with his 2023 champion hurdler.
The problem surfaced after Sir Gino (pictured) finished in front of his stablemate in a highlyanticipated Newbury workout.
And the unbeaten winning juvenile was the obvious candidate to make a 550-mile round trip from Lambourn count.
Given the green light by Henderson, Sir Gino set out as the 6-5 joint favourite with Willie Mullins' raider Mystical Power.
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