Smooth Larkwing books Cheltenham spot

ERIC MCNAMARA’S Larkwing booked his place at Cheltenham with a smooth success in the Bothar Hibernian Maiden Hurdle at Limerick yesterday.

Smooth Larkwing books Cheltenham spot
Mon, 05 Feb, 2007 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Formerly a useful stayer when trained on the flat in England by Geoff Wragg, the six-year-old has taken to jumping in fine style.

He travelled beautifully through the contest for Brian Byrnes, who never looked less than totally confident.

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