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Sixmilebridge Seals Scilly Isles Novices' Chase to Stay Perfect Over Fences

The win sets up a Cheltenham decision between the Arkle and the Brown Advisory.

Overview

  • Sixmilebridge made all to win Sandown’s Grade 1 Scilly Isles by five lengths from Kala Conti under Kielan Woods.
  • The race shifted when 10-11 favourite Kitzbuhel blundered at the open ditch and unseated Paul Townend, leaving three to finish.
  • The seven-year-old is now three from three over fences and has already scored at Cheltenham this season.
  • The success delivered a first Grade 1 for owners Andrew and Jane Megson and a second at the level for Woods.
  • Connections will choose between the Arkle and Brown Advisory for the Festival, and bookmakers shortened his odds, including 12-1 with Paddy Power and 20-1 with Coral for the Brown Advisory, with Coral 40-1 for the Arkle.