Champion display by Moscow

IF every horse was as simple to work out as Moscow Flyer then this racing game would be an exact science in no time at all.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004 - 01:00
Pat Keane

He only knows two ways to behave over fences, win or fail to complete. Yesterday, at the opening stage of the Punchestown Festival, he was immaculate in landing the Grade One BETDAQ.com Champion Chase, under an ultra-confident Barry Geraghty drive.

What it meant was that in 19 races over fences he has now won 14 and failed to come back with his rider aboard in the other five.

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