Tough task for Loughanelteen

PHILIP ROTHWELL believes Loughanelteen faces a tough task in the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Tough task for Loughanelteen
Fri, 13 Jan, 2006 - 00:00
Chris Wilson

Rothwell’s eight-year-old is set to take his chance in the valuable two-mile event, for which he is a 14-1 chance with Paddy Power.

The County Wicklow trainer reports Loughanelteen, a winner of four races over obstacles, to be in fine fettle - even though he was last seen trailing home 14th of 21 runners in the Durkan New Homes Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Switch From Diesel can make it fifth time lucky over hurdles Switch From Diesel can make it fifth time lucky over hurdles
Racing preview: Sky Captain can hit heights at Killarney  Racing preview: Sky Captain can hit heights at Killarney 
Amelia Earhart leading Oaks challenge for Aidan O’Brien Amelia Earhart leading Oaks challenge for Aidan O’Brien
CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: WarwickPlace: ChepstowPlace: AintreePlace: CheltenhamPlace: HaydockPlace: WarwickshirePerson: LoughanelteenPerson: Philip RothwellPerson: RothwellPerson: Paddy PowerPerson: Davy RussellPerson: Pierse HurdlePerson: Andrew ThorntonPerson: SirPerson: RembrandtPerson: Robert AlnerPerson: ThorntonPerson: WarwickPerson: JoaaciPerson: Martin PipePerson: PipePerson: Philip HobbsPerson: Nigel Twiston-DaviesPerson: Baron WindrushPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Nick WilliamsPerson: Dead-Eyed DickPerson: Alan KingPerson: Crystal D’AinayPerson: Glen WarriorPerson: Artic JackPerson: Granit D´EstruvalPerson: KittenkatEvent: Durkan New Homes Handicap HurdleEvent: St Stephen’s DayEvent: Classic ChaseEvent: Coral Welsh NationalEvent: Welsh NationalEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupOrganisation: County WicklowOrganisation: ShardamOrganisation: Eurotrek
<p>Kizlyar and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

O'Brien and Browne McMonagle combo provides the goods in Killarney

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited