There were five withdrawals from the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase at Monday's declaration stage to leave a final field of nine.
Master Minded heads those still engaged in the two mile Grade One with Paul Nicholls' charge bidding to emulate Badsworth Boy by winning the feature for the third successive year.
Well Chief chased home Master Minded last year before getting the better of him in the Connaught Chase and the David Pipe-trained 11-year-old is back for another crack at winning the race.
Master Minded will be joined in the race by Tingle Creek winner Twist Magic, who fell at the second-last fence last year, with Robert Thornton taking the ride.
The Irish interest is headed by Arkle Trophy winner Forpadydeplasterer who will have Tony McCoy for company, while Big Zeb will aim to provide Barry Geraghty and Colm Murphy with a day to remember.
Willie Mullins' Golden Silver, winner of the Paddy Power Chase, completes the travelling party.
Kalahari King is rated as one of the biggest dangers to Master Minded and he will take his chance for Ferdy Murphy alongside the Alan King-trained Oh Crick.
Nigel Twiston-Davies' Mahogany Blaze completes the field.