Arkle Chase: Simonsig set to shine

Nicky Henderson: Trainer of Simonsig.

The Nicky Henderson-trained Simonsig heads the entries for the Arkle Chase...

The 150,000 Grade One Arkle Chase over two miles has 21 entries remaining, headed by Simonsig.

The seven-year-old captured last season's Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at The Festival and has posted two comprehensive victories over fences this term, earning a Timeform rating of 176P.

Last season's Champion Hurdle runner-up Overturn is on 172p after three easy wins, while the Willie Mullins-trained Arvika Ligeonniere is the best of the Irish on 172 after two Grade One successes in the first half of the season.

Timeform Ratings (weight-adjusted) 
176P    Simonsig 
172p    Overturn 
172      Arvika Ligeonniere 
165      Aupcharlie 
164p    Captain Conan
163      Twinlight 
162      Benefficient 
161      Oscars Well 
161      Baily Green 
160      Fago 
159      Marito    
159      Majala 

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