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.

Torphichen 40/1 for Arkle after getting off the mark over fences
Fri, 17 Dec, 2010 - 00:00
Pat Keane

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.

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CourtsRacingPlace: LimerickPlace: ClonmelPlace: LeopardstownPlace: ArklePlace: Quito De La RoquePlace: MilanPerson: TorphichenPerson: Chris ‘Hopper’ McGrathPerson: Edward O’GradyPerson: CadspeedPerson: Andrew McNamaraPerson: O’GradyPerson: Stan JamesPerson: Colm MurphyPerson: Davy RussellPerson: MurphyPerson: Tracey CollinsPerson: Alan CrowePerson: LittlePerson: CollinsPerson: Lonesome DovePerson: David CaseyPerson: SwanPerson: Shirley CasperPerson: David RyanPerson: YeomanPerson: Charles ByrnesPerson: Curragh GreyPerson: Island WoodPerson: Willie Mullins’Person: POPCORNPerson: PatrickPerson: JammiaEvent: ChristmasEvent: Martinstown Opportunity Handicap HurdleEvent: Seaside ShuffleEvent: Colville Bloodstock Handicap ChaseOrganisation: ArkleOrganisation: Time ElectricOrganisation: Irish Stallion Farms’Organisation: EBF Mares’
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