Simple task for Hardy Eustace on seasonal debut

HARDY EUSTACE is set to enjoy a good blow-out on his seasonal reappearance in the Happy New Year Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon.

Simple task for Hardy Eustace on seasonal debut
Sat, 31 Dec, 2005 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Dessie Hughes’ gelding meets just two opponents and the trainer will surely be more shocked if his dual Champion Hurdler fails to deliver than he was by the antics of Roger Loughran aboard Central house at Leopradstown on Tuesday!

Principal rival Native Upmanship’s best years are long behind him, while Tawrific Laois is rated 55lbs below Hardy Eustace.

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