Shorter trip will suit Head of the Posse

HEAD OF THE POSSE is the nap choice to lead home 15 rivals in the Winter Festival 2008 Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

John Kiely’s lightly-raced five-year-old won a bumper at Tipperary, as a prelude to making his debut over flights at Punchestown last month.

That Punchestown contest was over two miles, six furlongs and the selection travelled like a sure-fire winner for most of the journey.

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