Our Vic won the 2005 Paddy Power Gold Cup at CheltenhamOur Vic heads a field of 10 for the Charlie Hall Chase on Saturday as the jumps season moves into full swing.
David Pipe's eight-year-old steps back up in trip for his seasonal debut over three miles, one furlong at Wetherby
Nine horses take on the gelding, including Kingscliff and Take The Stand, who were second and third to Ollie Magern in the race last year.
A high-quality card also includes the John Smith's Hurdle, although Black Jack Ketchum bypasses the race.
On a busy day of action, Ollie Magern runs in the United House Gold Cup Handicap at Ascot.
Our Vic won three of his five starts when campaigned over two miles, five furlongs last term.
But the last time he tried Saturday's trip, he was pulled up in the Betfair Bowl at Aintree in April 2005.
Kingscliff's trainer Robert Alner also saddles Sir Rembrandt, while Jonjo O'Neill has declared Iris's Gift.
The field is completed by Royal Emperor, Neptune Collonges, Jungle Jinks, Jaloux d'Estruval and Irish raider Church Island.
My Way De Solzen has an easier task than expected on his seasonal return after Black Jack Ketchum was not declared to run in the big hurdle race at Wetherby.
Alan King's World Hurdle hero, who was beaten on his final start last season, faces six rivals.
Howard Johnson sent out Inglis Drever to land last year's renewal and he saddles No Refuge this time around.
At Ascot, Ollie Magern will bid to retain his reputation for performing well when fresh.
The eight-year-old, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, ran poorly in his subsequent five races after the 2005 Charlie Hall Chase.
He faces 12 rivals in the three-mile contest, including seasoned campaigners such as Royal Auclair, See You Sometime and Ballycassidy plus a clutch of interesting runners further down the weights.