Gordon Elliott relieved as Romeo Coolio hangs on to win Irish Arkle

Just three runners went to post for the Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase but what the race lacked in quantity it more than made up for in drama.

As anticipated, it was obvious from an early stage that outsider Downmexicoway would be no match for 4-9 favourite Romeo Coolio and 2-1 shot Kargese and the classy pair traded blows throughout an absorbing contest.

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