Torphichen 40/1 for Arkle after getting off the mark over fences

TORPHICHEN redeemed the promise of his first run over fences at Limerick - second behind the ultra-smart Quel Esprit - when taking the Chris ‘Hopper’ McGrath Beginners Chase at Clonmel yesterday.

Backed from 2-1 to 11-8, Edward O’Grady’ s charge buckled down in fine style when the need was greatest.

Cadspeed set a strong pace, considering the testing conditions, and had most of these in trouble a long way from home.