Make it Meso to go one better

MESOPOTAMIA, successful on the flat for Aidan O’Brien, can enjoy a first over jumps in the Three-Day Event and Horseshow Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown tonight.

Sat, 20 May, 2006 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Now in the care of Michael O’Brien, the Sadler’s Wells gelding made a good start to his new career at Limerick 19 days ago.

It was only in the final stride he was denied by What’s Up Doc, going down by the minimum margin.

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