Hardy Eustace has plenty going for him in AIG

HARDY EUSTACE, the highest rated and oldest horse in the contest, is the hopeful choice to land the Grade 1 AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Hardy Eustace has plenty going for him in AIG
Sat, 26 Jan, 2008 - 00:00
Pat Keane

A tough, rugged customer, Dessie Hughes’ charge has shown this season that it would be folly to regard him as any sort of back-number.

At Leopardstown at Christmas, on his less favoured inside track, Hardy Eustace was beaten a length into second spot by Al Eile.

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CourtsRacingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: EuropePlace: NaasPlace: Gowran ParkPlace: CorkPlace: ThurlesPlace: NavanPlace: LimerickPerson: Hardy EustacePerson: Dessie Hughes’Person: Al EilePerson: AitmatovPerson: Noel MeadePerson: BobPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Pomme TiepyPerson: J’y VolePerson: WalshPerson: Eric McNamaraPerson: LarkwingPerson: Alexander TaipanEvent: ChristmasEvent: Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup TrophyEvent: Navan Golf Club Open For Membership HurdleOrganisation: Sizing EuropeOrganisation: Toshiba
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