Tat challenging for Europe

No sooner had Sizing Europe advertised his claims for next year’s Arkle Trophy with a smooth win in Ireland than Tataniano struck back for the home team with an equally impressive performance at Cheltenham.

This was a second victory over fences for Paul Nicholls’ gelding, who showed remarkable efficiency and speed in his jumping during the Independent Newspaper Novices’ Chase, a race won by many fine horses over the years, including Best Mate.