Europe long odds-on for victory

Sizing Europe faces just four rivals as he completes his racecourse preparations for the Cheltenham Festival in the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown tomorrow.

Europe long odds-on for victory
Sat, 02 Feb, 2013 - 00:00
Tom Peacock

Despite officially turning 11 at the start of last month, Henry de Bromhead’s pride and joy has appeared better than ever in winning his three starts this season and will be long odds-on to land the Tied Cottage for the second successive year this weekend.

Andrew Lynch has guided one of Ireland’s best-loved chasers to each of his six Grade One triumphs over fences, including glorious displays in the Arkle Trophy and the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham, and he is hoping he will add to his tally on Sunday.

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