Sizing Europe makes it a hat-trick of wins

Sizing Europe made it a hat-trick of wins over fences after he landed the Craddockstown Grade 2 Novice Chase by a comfortable six lengths under a confident ride by Andrew Lynch.

The Pistolet Bleu gelding who put in an exhibition of jumping was sent to the front by Lynch two from home and the pair kept on well for an easy win over Major Finnegan

A delighted Henry de Bromhead said afterwards: “That was great, Andrew was so wise on him and he just popped him around. He gave him a very cool ride he was brilliant on him.”

“The Drinmore is unlikely as it’s only two weeks away. Leopardstown at Christmas will be his next outing I’d say and hopefully he’ll get some nice ground there but I’ve to speak with the owners before we make any decisions.”

“He’s a champion hurdle winner so I didn’t see why we should step him in trip just yet but I do think in time he’ll get further.”

Boyle Sports have quoted Sizing Europe 6/1 from 7/1 for the 2010 Arkle at Cheltenham.