Sizing Europe steps up Cheltenham preparations

CHAMPION CHASE hero Sizing Europe remains on course for next month’s Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown ahead of the defence of his Cheltenham crown.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Ashley Iveson

Henry de Bromhead’s pride and joy produced a brilliant performance to win the Tingle Creek at Sandown at the start of December and has since been given a mid-winter break.

But the 10-year-old’s Festival preparations will soon be stepped, taking in a trip to Punchestown on February 5 along the way.

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