Light connections happy with state of Curragh ground

VODAFONE Derby winner North Light goes into tomorrow's Irish equivalent with connections expressing themselves happy with the state of the ground at the Curragh.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004 - 01:00
Anita Chambers

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt is due to fly into Ireland today ahead of his bid to complete a Derby double in the Budweiser-sponsored version.

Both Cashmans, Paddy Power and Victor Chandler have North Light as their 4-5 favourite.

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