Trainers, jockeys unhappy with firm ground

THE state of the surface was the main talking point at yesterday’s Anglo Irish Bank Handicap Chase meeting at Limerick.

Trainers, jockeys unhappy with firm ground
Mon, 14 Oct, 2002 - 01:00
Pat Keane

It was somewhat surprising to discover that the ground was officially good, firm in places. As a result there were numerous withdrawals through the afternoon, including top weight Foxchapel King from the feature.

Commented his trainer, Mouse Morris: “I was told the ground was going to be good to yielding, but in my opinion it’s good to firm. I have apologised to the sponsors, but am not willing to take a chance.’’

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: LimerickPlace: LiverpoolPlace: TroytownPlace: NavanPlace: ClonmelPlace: BellinghamPlace: Stero HeightsPlace: GatsoPerson: Foxchapel KingPerson: Mouse MorrisPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Conor O’DwyerPerson: Morris’Person: Prince Of PleasurePerson: O’DwyerPerson: Prince Of PleasuePerson: ArcticPerson: More Than A StrollPerson: Arthur MoorePerson: MontyPerson: MoorePerson: Edward O’GradyPerson: Norman WilliamsonPerson: Moss BawnPerson: O’GradyPerson: AnsarPerson: Fiery RingPerson: Ross GeraghtyPerson: John FowlerPerson: FowlerPerson: Mandys GoldPerson: Cloudy BaysPerson: PutsometnbyPerson: Paul CarberryPerson: Kevin O’BrienPerson: Garrett CotterPerson: O’BrienPerson: MilkatPerson: Czar Of PeacePerson: Sam CurlingPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: Larry HurleyPerson: David O’LearyEvent: Anglo Irish Bank Handicap ChaseEvent: ChaseEvent: Limerick Frozen Food HurdleEvent: Michael Punch andEvent: Partners Handicap HurdleOrganisation: Moss BawnOrganisation: Ladbrokes Ireland KilbnegnetOrganisation: Irish National
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