Pearl tacklestwo-mile test

TRAINER Willie Mullins confirmed last night that Florida Pearl will tackle the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival next week.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2003 - 00:00
Pat Keane

The 11-year-old, last seen in action when pulled up behind Beef Or Salmon at Leopardstown last month, was also entered for the the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup on Thursday.

But connections have opted for the two-mile chase and Mullins is looking forward to seeing the gelding run.

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