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Simonsig Strengthens his Grip on Arkle Trophy Favouritism
04/01/13

Nicky Henderson has an embarrassment of equine riches on his hands at the moment with the likes of Long Run, Darla, Sprinter Sacre and Bob’s Worth, but his Simonsig will be a banker for many Cheltenham betting tips punters at March’s festival after putting up another stunning performance when running away with the Grade 2 williamhill.com Novices Chase at Kempton Park’s Christmas meeting, writes Elliot Slater.

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Winner of both his races over fences, the grey proved himself a high-class hurdler last season in beating Felix Yonger by seven-lengths in the Grade 1 Racing Post Arkle Chase at Cheltenham on March 12 prior to his Kempton stroll, Henderson’s imposing young chaser is now a best-priced 5/4 chance to win the two-mile novice chasing championship, and judging by his performances so far it will take a real surprise package or an uncharacteristic blunder to deny him the title.