Harchibald, Shakespeare on target for ‘Fifth’

LEADING contenders Harchibald and Royal Shakespeare are both firmly on target for Saturday’s Pertemps “Fighting Fifth” Hurdle at Newcastle.

Harchibald’s trainer Noel Meade had been worried about the prospect of testing ground at the track - an issue which was also concerning Royal Shakespeare’s handler Steve Gollings.

However, clerk of the course James Armstrong reports the going to be good at Newcastle, meaning both runners are likely to take their chance.