High Chaparral on target for Irish Champion

HIGH CHAPARRAL continues to please connections after his return from a lengthy lay-off and is on course for the Ireland The Food Island Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday week.
High Chaparral on target for Irish Champion
Tue, 26 Aug, 2003 - 01:00

A shoulder injury meant Aidan O’Brien’s dual Derby winner had his four-year-old debut delayed until earlier this month.

However, he looked to have retained all his ability and delighted his trainer as he ran out a three-quarter-length winner from Imperial Dancer at the Curragh.

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