Martin wants dry spell for Lad’s double target

TONY MARTIN is praying for a dry spring to improve the chances of Davids Lad fulfilling an ambitious spring campaign.

Martin wants dry spell for Lad’s double target
Wed, 16 Feb, 2005 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

The 11-year-old, winner of the Irish Grand National in 2001, needs good ground to show his best form.

The Co Meath trainer is hoping conditions will be suitable as he is aiming Davids Lad at the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival followed by another crack at the John Smith’s Grand National.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: AintreePlace: Amberleigh HousePlace: NaasPlace: ThurlesPlace: CheltenhamPlace: LiverpoolPlace: LeopardstownPlace: PunchestownPlace: FairyhousePlace: CorkPlace: GloucestershirePerson: MartinPerson: LadPerson: Tony MartinPerson: Davids LadPerson: Kim MuirPerson: Ned MitchellPerson: Tom GeorgePerson: Be My RoyalPerson: Toulouse-LautrecPerson: Lord Of IllusionPerson: LadbrokesPerson: Joly BeyEvent: Irish Grand NationalEvent: Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap ChaseEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: John Smith’s Grand NationalEvent: Irish NationalEvent: Pierse Group Cork Grand NationalEvent: Paddy Power HandicapEvent: ChristmasEvent: Grand National Trial Handicap ChaseOrganisation: CheltenhamOrganisation: NationalOrganisation: LiverpoolOrganisation: Clan RoyalOrganisation: Strong Resolve
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