1.45 1m. 7f. 199yds. 6 Declared. From The Horses Mouth Podcast Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £52,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €29,614.00 2nd - €11,112.00 3rd - €5,564.00 4th - €2,772.00 5th - €1,394.00 6th - €697.00
Formscan - Martin Pipe winner Banbridge bolted up on his reappearance at Gowran Park last month and commands plenty of respect, with the drop back in trip unlikely to be a concern. Pentland Hills can also give a good account following a walkover at Huntingdon, but the vote goes to TOMMY'S OSCAR. The seven-year-old was hugely progressive over hurdles before finding the Champion Hurdle a step too far and he made the ideal start to life over fences at Carlisle. Despite it being a match, there was plenty to like about his jumping and the manner in which he saw off his sole rival, who arrived in excellent form, was particularly taking.