Gold Cup next for War of Attrition

WAR OF ATTRITION, who came back to something approaching his best when second to Beef Or Salmon in the Lexus 'Chase at Leopardstown at Christmas, will go straight to the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2006 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Speaking at Thurles yesterday, trainer Mouse Morris said: “The entries for the Hennessy at Leopardstown next month closed this week and I didn't even put War Of Attrition in the race.

“He's in good order right now and won't run again before Cheltenham. It is just a question of getting him there.

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