Better promotion clearly the key to increasing popularity of hurdle racing
The difference in attitude to hurdle racing in the UK and Ireland is massive and we will never get to the stage where jump racing is treated in almost adoring tones as is the case with the British media. There is still a stigma attached to hurdling here, despite the best efforts of the likes of Mick Brennan and his fellow jumping enthusiasts.
The standard of this year’s Vetsearch National has been huge and the home team has totally dominated the classic. It will be an all home trained field in the final tomorrow night at Harold’s Cross but the absence of the injured favourite Toomaline Jack is most disappointing.
