Bend bursts Van Nistelrooy’s bubble

UNBEATEN in three races Van Nistelrooy lost his record when proving no match for the tough Dermot Weld trained Refuse To Bend in the Group One Aga Khan Studs National Stakes at the Curragh yesterday.

Bend bursts Van Nistelrooy’s bubble

It capped a brilliant weekend for Weld and stable jockey, Pat Smullen, who combined to take the Irish Leger at headquarters on Saturday.

Weld previously completed that particular double in 1994 when Definite Article landed the National Stakes and Vintage Crop the Leger.

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