Somersby (7-2) put up an impressive performance as he got the best of a thrilling three-way finish to the betinternet.com Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown. Somersby was cut from 14s to 8/1 for the Arkle by Stan James after his success in the Henry VIII Chase at Sandown.
Somersby Cut for Arkle Chase
Hot favourite Crack Away Jack was settled last of the four runners and although not always fluent, seemed to be travelling well enough as Tchico Polos began to come back to the field. Runner up Crack Away Jack didn’t jump with the fluency of the winner and was pushed out to 10s from 8s for the Cheltenham event.
The Arkle 2010 ~ Outright Ante Post, (place terms: 1/4 the first 3)
5 Sizing Europe
6 Tataniano
8 Somersby (from 14s)
10 Crack Away Jack (from 8s)
10 Mikael D’Haguent
10 Osana
Osana was an easy novice chase winner in Ireland on Saturday.
