"We are proud of our strong team of in-house jockeys and it is great that Madison's owners have given Danny the opportunity in this prestigious race. I am sure last year's runner-up will provide him with a great thrill."
At 2-1, Champion Hurdler Binocular (2.25pm) looks a big price in a cracking Grade One Christmas Hurdle, which sees the seasonal debut of Khyber Kim, who chased home Nicky Henderson's star at Cheltenham.
At Warwick, the feature is the Grade Three totesport.com Classic Chase where the Victor Dartnall-trained Richard's Sundance (3.20pm) should be one of the few who will relish the testing ground over the stamina- sapping 3m 5f trip.