Arkle Support Justified Justified validated his position as a leading Irish Independent Arkle challenger with victory in today?s Pheasant Inn Novices Chase, and Hills have left Eamon Sheehy?s charge as the 7-1 third favourite. Paul Nicholl?s pair in second and third Cornish Sett (25-1) and Hors La Loi (33-1) both also earned Arkle quote with good runs. Also at Newbury, Detroit City and Royals Darling put themselves in to Triumph Hurdle contention (25-1 and 33-1 respectively) as the 1-2 in the novice hurdle. In other moves, recent Cheltenham winner Joacci received strong support this morning for the Totesport Classic Chase, now 5-2 clear favourite, while Albuhera heads the Victor Chandler Chase at 5-1 following a declaration stage today.
