Last-gasp Might Bite rescues RSA Chase in thriller

Might Bite claimed the narrowest of victories after an extraordinary conclusion to the RSA Chase at Cheltenham yesterday.

Nicky Henderson’s inmate was in the process of producing a scintillating performance until falling at the final fence in the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton over Christmas, and having since bounced back with a bloodless success at Doncaster, he was the 7-2 favourite for his Festival assignment.

For much of the three-mile contest he looked set to deliver the wondrous performance he so nearly did over the festive period, fencing well at the head of affairs under Nico de Boinville.