Irish Arkle makes sense for Logic

Defy Logic remains on course to bid for further Grade One honours in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on January 26.

Paul Nolan’s smart hurdler made a most impressive start to his career over fences at Naas at the end of October, but was then beaten in the Grade Two Craddockstown Novice Chase at Punchestown.

The seven-year-old then faced Champagne Fever in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown and came out on top after a thrilling duel down the back straight.