Defi Du Seuil saw off the veteran Un De Sceaux in a pulsating climax to the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown. Eight runners went to post for the Grade One feature, with the Philip Hobbs-trained Defi Du Seuil the marginal favourite at 2-1, ahead of the five years older Un De Sceaux and the grey Politologue — both previous winners of the race. Barry Geraghty covered the move aboard Defi Du Seuil and the pair rounded the final turn ready to do battle. Just for a moment it looked like Un De Sceaux had his rival in serious trouble, but Defi Du Seuil managed to get on terms and then looked set to win decisively after touching down in front after the final fence. From that point Native River jumped well in the main, pursued by the riderless Might Bite.

Source: The Irish Times December 07, 2019 15:33 UTC