1.45 1m. 7f. 199yds. 7 Declared. Paddy Power Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £80,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €47,552.00 2nd - €17,808.00 3rd - €8,896.00 4th - €4,440.00
Formscan - OLD PARK STAR kept his unbeaten hurdling record intact with a cosy triumph in the Supreme at last season's Festival and could be even better now sent over the larger obstacles. It is very interesting that the master of Seven Barrows opts to trial him here with a view to the Arkle in March, especially with his veteran trainer's view of running his novice chasers here. Workahead appears to be the main danger, while Passing Diamond is likely to give a bold bid from the front.