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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CourtsRacingPlace: CheltenhamPlace: LimerickPlace: EnglandPlace: ThurlesPlace: NewmarketPlace: AintreePerson: Smooth LarkwingPerson: Eric McNamaraPerson: Geoff WraggPerson: Brian ByrnesPerson: ByrnesPerson: LarkwingPerson: McNamaraPerson: Keith ClarkePerson: Ben RyanPerson: PonmeoathPerson: Conor O’DwyerPerson: Aghacashel AngelPerson: RindoonPerson: Michael DarcyPerson: Dusty SheehyPerson: Kevin O’BrienPerson: Eugene O’SullivanPerson: Martin FerrisPerson: O’SullivanPerson: Joe BuckleyPerson: Richie KielyPerson: SheebadivaPerson: Sean AhernePerson: Joe CrowleyPerson: Kevin PowerPerson: CrowleyPerson: Damien ByrneEvent: Martinstown Opportunity Handicap ChaseEvent: Abbot Racecourse Handicap HurdleOrganisation: CheltenhamOrganisation: Ballymore PropertiesOrganisation: Coffey Construction INH StallionOrganisation: MonocerosOrganisation: Superjet
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