Limestone Lad set to drop back in trip for AIG Champion Hurdle

LIMESTONE LAD is poised to drop back in trip for next Sunday’s AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown, according to trainer’s son Michael Bowe.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2003 - 00:00

Bowe, whose father James bred, owns and trains the 10-year-old, does all the work at home with the star performer over jumps.

Limestone Lad is reported to be “in the form of his life” by Bowe jnr and will revert to two miles looking for his 36th career win. “It looks like he will be running in the AIG Europe hurdle, provided he works well on Tuesday.

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