History repeats itself – unfortunately for Matthews

HISTORY repeated itself at the opening stage of the Clonmel Festival yesterday to provide one of the three big surprises in the first round of the Boylesports Derby.

History repeats itself – unfortunately for Matthews
Tue, 01 Feb, 2005 - 00:00

Twelve months ago Bar Hill, from the Brendan Matthews kennel, was a leading contender for the Derby but ran unsighted in his opening course.

The same thing happened yesterday when Matthews' 12-1 chance, Bar Club, also ran unsighted in his course with 50-1 outsider Smoking Banner.

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