Sixmilebridge maintained his flawless chasing record to claim the Virgin Bet
Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown for Fergal O’Brien.
The seven-year-old was partnered by Kielan Woods as a 6-1 shot, and in a small field the complexion of the Grade One changed when Kitzbuhel, Willie Mullins’ 10-11 favourite, made an error early on and unshipped Paul Townend.
That left three contenders standing and having made all of the running, it was Sixmilebridge who strolled home to claim a decisive five-length triumph from Kala Conti having jumped soundly throughout.