Mullins sets sights on Arkle with Arvika

Arvika Ligeonniere is set to test his Arkle credentials at Leopardstown over Christmas after making all for an impressive success in the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.

The 2-1 chance soon opened up a huge advantage over the field in the hands of Ruby Walsh, and while the pack briefly threatened to close, that impression was only temporary and his rider could afford to look round twice between the last two fences.