Sizing John strikes Gold at Leopardstown

"I'd say Cheltenham ground will suit him all right - the usual Cheltenham ground." PA 2 Sizing John powers home to take the Irish Gold CupHarrington said: "He was just brilliant. It's very exciting."A shot at Cheltenham Gold Cup glory could now be on the cards. "It's my first runner in the Irish Gold Cup and my first winner. He was still cantering turning in, as far as I could see, and when he asked him he quickened up.


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Racing news and tips: Sizing John proves too strong in Irish Gold Cup

Alary walked away but it is Sizing John who now seems likely to carry his red, green and yellow colours in the Festival's showpiece event. "He's my first runner in the Irish Gold Cup, and my first winner. Having been a 40-1 chance for the Gold Cup on Saturday evening, he is now quoted at around 12-1 to give Harrington a Gold Cup winner to go with past successes in the Champion Hurdle and Champion Chase. Sizing John spent two fruitless seasons in pursuit of Douvan, first in novice hurdles and then over fences, and seven has seemed to be his unlucky number. He crossed the line here a quarter of an hour after Alary, bought by Potts with the Cheltenham Gold Cup in mind, took a heavy fall at Exeter when apparently beaten in a graduation chase.




Sizing John claimed victory in a thrilling renewal of the Stan James Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown. Sent off at 100-30 for what was his first appearance over three miles, Sizing John travelled powerfully as Don Poli and Road To Riches duelled up front. Don Poli and stable companion Empire Of Dirt attempted to bridge the gap, but Sizing John galloped all the way to the line to prevail by three-quarters of a length. "I'd say we'll be going for the Gold Cup. "It's my first runner in the Irish Gold Cup and my first winner.


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