Like-a-Butterfly powers to victory

CHRISTY ROCHE was almost speechless after what was a magnificent Grade 1 battle between his mare Like-A-Butterfly and the all-conquering Limestone Lad.

Like-a-Butterfly powers to victory
Mon, 27 Jan, 2003 - 00:00
Pat Keane

"I don't know what to say what a race," he exclaimed after seeing the Charlie Swan ridden Like-A-Butterfly get the better of the great Limestone Lad in the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday.

Limestone Lad may have failed to add winner number 36 to his extraordinary portfolio, but emerged from this titanic tussle with reputation enhanced.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: BarbadosPlace: Boyne HurdlePlace: NavanPerson: Like-A-ButterflyPerson: Christy RochePerson: Charlie SwanPerson: Limestone LadPerson: RochePerson: J P McManus'Person: Paddy PowerPerson: Rooster BoosterPerson: Intersky FalconPerson: BaracoudaPerson: CashmansPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: SwanPerson: McManusPerson: Michael BoweEvent: AIG Europe Champion HurdleEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: Champion HurdleOrganisation: StayersOrganisation: Limestone Lad
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