Person: Major Vernon

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Barrow can make a point in National

PAT HUGHES could leave a horrendous couple of months behind by saddling Point Barrow to land a typically wide open Powers' Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

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Beef has not had meaty test

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O'Dwyer has Vic concerns

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You Sir can make a winning start over flights

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Casey can bag a tasty treble

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Brave Incacan out battle Harchibald

Eustace to clash with Solerina

Reigning champion hurdler Hardy Eustace and Irish darling Solerina are set to clash in Sunday’s Giltspur Scientific Tara Hurdle at Navan.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2004

Hardy Eustace’s return delayed

HARDY EUSTACE, current favourite in most lists for the Champion Hurdle, will miss his planned comeback at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Wed, 24 Nov, 2004

Impek looks slick in this field

THE Clonmel Oil Chase at Clonmel this afternoon may be short Beef Or Salmon, but has still attracted a strong field, headed by English challenger, Impek.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2004

Vernon poised to be a major hit over hurdles

WILLIE MULLINS’ Major Vernon duly outclassed his rivals in the first division of the Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel yesterday, giving the impression there was plenty in the locker.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2004

Major Vernon can keep Walsh in winning groove

THE National Hunt season in Ireland has made a smashing start and Clonmel this afternoon keeps the trend going, housing a decent programme.

Thu, 11 Nov, 2004

Tough Hardy Eustace keeps Rooster at bay

ANYONE who doubted the quality of Hardy Eustace had their answer at Punchestown yesterday.

Sat, 01 May, 2004

Mullins still sweet on Florida Pearl

Willie Mullins remains hopeful that stable star Florida Pearl can win his third race at the Cheltenham Festival next month as the veteran lines up at the meeting for the seventh time.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2004

Florida Pearl on course for another crack at Gold Cup

WILLIE MULLINS yesterday confirmed that Florida Pearl has emerged fit and well from his historic victory at Leopardstown on Sunday and will now bid to win the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup at the fourth attempt.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2004

Mullins confirms Florida Pearl for Gold Cup

Willie Mullins today confirmed that Florida Pearl has emerged fit and well from his historic victory at Leopardstown yesterday and will now bid to win the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup at the fourth attempt.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2004

Upmanship lands spoils and spares O'Dwyer blushes

NATIVE UPMANSHIP duly landed his third MacLochlainn Road Markings Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles yesterday, but not before Conor O’Dwyer had given odds-on punters severe palpitations.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2004