The Arkle Chase
Sizing Europe maintained his unbeaten record over fences in the Bord Na Mona Novice Chase at Leopardstown – but benefited from the last-fence fall of Captain Cee Bee.
Mark Walsh had been patient on the 2008 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner Captain Cee Bee as Osana and Sizing Europe cut out a sterling gallop up front.
Osana was the first to crack but Captain Cee Bee, who seems to have retained all of his ability following a lengthy lay off, appeared to still have plenty in the tank on the run to the last.
To his credit, Sizing Europe put in a big leap but Captain Cee Bee just clipped the top and crumbled on landing, leaving Andrew Lynch to guide Henry de Bromhead’s pride and joy home for a five and a half length victory as the even-money favourite.
Sky Bet left the winner unchanged at 5/1 for the Arkle and cut the runner-up to 6/1 from 16s.
