Straightforward task for War Of Attrition

WAR OF ATTRITION can continue his comeback by strolling to victory in the Thurles Chase at Thurles this afternoon.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

The Cheltenham Gold Cup hero of 2006 is on the trail of National Hunt’s greatest prize again and anything less than a comprehensive success now will surely put an end to such hopes.

The nine-year-old made a spectacular return from long-term injury at Punchestown last month and, if stripping in similar shape, will make short work of much inferior rivals.

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