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Tied Cottage Chase 2013
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Sizing Europe Imperious in Tied Cottage Chase
03/02/13
1 Sizing Europe 1/8F
2 Foildubh 9/1
3 Blazing Tempo 7/1
5 ran Distances: 10l, 13l, 35l
TIME 4m 27.10s (slow by 27.10s)
Sizing Europe remained unbeaten for the season following a straightforward victory under Andrew Lynch. It was a second consecutive win in the Tied Cottage for Henry de Bromhead's chaser and the 11-year-old demonstrated that he still has plenty to offer in whichever Cheltenham Festival race connections opt for.
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With only five runners, Sizing Europe was 1-8 for victory, and Lynch jumped off in front, a position he would never relinquish. Foildubh did his best to keep the winner honest, but never landed a blow in second at 9-1.
The outcome was never in any doubt for Sizing Europe, as although Foildubh did close before halfway, once Lynch asked for a bit more effort coming off the final turn, Sizing Europe quickly drew away.
With the race not really advancing Sizing Europe's festival aspirations, bookmaker reaction was muted. For the Arkle so there's a lot to weigh up. It's a very nice decision for Alan and Ann [Potts, owners] to have to make and as I always say, we're very lucky to have him."
