Last-gasp Might Bite rescues RSA Chase in thriller
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.
