Second for Sam Bennett at Scheldeprijs in sub-zero conditions

Bennett was beaten by a flying Jasper Philipsen at the end of a thrilling edition of the race

Sam Bennett was beaten by a flying Jasper Philipsen at the end of a thrilling edition of the race. Picture: Ian Parker

Ireland's Sam Bennett was denied his sixth win of the season by a flying Jasper Philipsen at the end of a thrilling edition of Scheldeprijs yesterday.

The 30-year old dual stage winner from last year's Tour de France came into the contest as one of the hot favourites but on a freezing afternoon, he had no match for the Belgian on home ground.