Quito back for repeat bid2nd November 2012
Quito De La Roque goes for a repeat victory in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal tomorrow after staying on powerfully to catch Sizing Europe in the Grade One contest 12 months ago.
Colm Murphy felt the hard race took its toll as he only ran once more, but he has been happier with the eight-year-old in the build-up this season and feels it is a boost that Davy Russell has chosen to ride him over First Lieutenant.
"He seems well and we've been very happy with him, so it's fingers crossed," said Murphy.