The champion jockey also had the choice of Osana, Catch Me, Aigle D'Or and Alfie Sherrin for owner JP McManus.

Roi Du Mee carries top-weight in the three-mile-five-furlong showpiece for Gordon Elliott and is one of five runners for leading owners Gigginstown House Stud.

Ante-post favourite Four Commanders is one of the other horses which will carry the famous maroon and white silks, along with Magnanimity, Gift Of Dgab, and Start Me Up.

Cross Appeal is a major contender for Noel Meade, while Ninetieth Minute, Allee Garde, Lastoftheleaders and Leanne are other notable runners.