Power fear Al Ferof win in Arkle

Paddy Power could lose up to £4 million on the Racing Post Arkle Chase next Tuesday thanks to the interest generated in their offer to refund all losing bets if hot-favourite Sprinter Sacre wins the race.

“We don't know the exact levels yet but business on the Arkle has been vastly increased so far this year.

“If Sprinter Sacre is the next Arkle as some people think and wins, we expect to refund over £2 million.

“But the worst case scenario is a victory for Al Ferof as anyone who fancies him must surely have backed him with us. If Al Ferof scores, we will lose about £4 million on the race. We expect to be absolutely filled in on Tuesday!”