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Person: Franchoek

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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A small but select field has gathered for the Steel Plate And Sections Hurdle at Cheltenham tomorrow.

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PERSONAL COLUMN is likely to bid for his third win over timber in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on March 14.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2008

Fairyhouse remains King target

KICKING King is still set to make his long-awaited comeback in the rearranged Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2008

Bookies wary of Tidal threat

Tidal Bay is favourite for both the Royal & SunAlliance Chase and the Arkle with Coral after landing a hat-trick of wins over fences in the Boylesports.com Fon-A-Bet Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham.

Sun, 16 Dec, 2007

Franchoek on Cheltenham trail

Ante-post JCB Triumph Hurdle favourite Franchoek is likely to be seen in action this weekend – with Cheltenham’s Boylesports.com Best Odds Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle the favoured option.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2007

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