Arkle Support Justified Justified was slashed for next year´s Arkle Trophy after a facile success in the Listed Total Events Rental Novice Chase at Punchestown. Eamonn Sheehy´s charge was sent off the 11-10 favourite for his fencing bow after a successful novice hurdling campaign last season, and he impressed as he came home nine lengths clear of Doctor Linton. 'The pressure is off now,' Sheehy said. 'I was delighted with his jumping and the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown would be his main target in the first part of the season. But he will run somewhere between now and then. 'He went to Con Power (ex-showjumper) for 10 days and he has done a marvellous job with his jumping. 'He doesn´t always need it soft as Shay Barry said the chase track today is quick.' Coral and William Hill go 12-1 about his chances for the Arkle from 16s, while Cashmans make Justified 6-1 joint-favourite for the Festival event along with Accordion Etoile.(C) PA Sport
