Justified stakes his claim for the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival
Justified stakes his claim for the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival after he advertised his sparking form by winning his second race over the larger obstacles by comprehensively outpointed market rival Wild Passion to land the Volkswagon Jetta Craddockstown Novice Chase.Backed into even-money favourite, the Eamonn Sheehy-trained six-year-old bowled along in front under Shay Barry for the entire two miles of the Grade Two contest.
The two key protagonists moved well clear of their rivals but once asked for an effort, Justified proved too strong for Wild Passion turning for home and was eased-down for a 14-length victory.
“He is definitely a better chaser than a hurdler,” said Sheehy. “This year he is man, compared to a chap last year – he has matured.
“If all goes to plan, the Arkle at Cheltenham is his long term objective, but I will change travel arrangements this year and he will only go over a day before the race.
“I will have a look at the Drinmore at Fairyhouse – he may go for that as he needs plenty of racing.
“I think he will also definitely go for the two-mile Durkan New Homes Chase at Leopardstown at Christmas.”
Cashmans make Justified their 7-1 joint-favourite along with Accordion Etoile for the Arkle Trophy in March.
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| Triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate Dies On Racetrack | 01 Nov 2005 |
| Cheltenham Champion Chase ante Post Beting | 23 Oct 2005 |
| Gold Cup Ante Post Beting | 21 Oct 2005 |
| Best Mate on Cheltenham Gold Cup Trail | 20 Oct 2005 |
| Gold Cup Champion Best Mate set to Return | 11 Oct 2005 |
| Cheltenham Festival prize money increased | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Champion Hurdle Latest | 15 Sep 2005 |
| Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup News | 05 Sep 2005 |
| Cheltenham Festival Live Webcasts | 05 Sep 2005 |
| Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup Jockey Retires | 25 Jul 2005 |
| Tote Cheltenham Festival TV Rescue | 18 Jul 2005 |
| Cloone River Festival Favourite | 06 Jul 2005 |
| Ladbroks Cheltenham Festival Woe | 12 Jun 2005 |
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