UN DE SCEAUX is bang on target to defend his crown in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Willie Mullins' 10-year-old has looked as good as ever this campaign, and landed his third Clarence House Chase on his most recent appearance.

"Un De Sceaux has done tremendously well and is in great condition, we've plenty to work on still for Cheltenham," said Mullins.

"He's always very strong in his work on a morning and we're very happy.

"Anything can change but the Ryanair is the plan at the moment.

"That's his target, as far we're concerned - unless something stupid happens to the other horses or it comes up really, really soft."