Henry de Bromhead hailed Sizing Europe as the “horse of a lifetime” after bringing the curtain down on the brilliant chaser’s stellar career.

Johnny Burke is eagerly looking forward to his first scheduled ride on Sizing Europe in the PWC Champion Chase at Gowran on October 4.

Big Zeb’s owner Pat Redmond is placing a second victory in the Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase as a greater priority than Sunday’s Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown tomorrow.