New star is born as Zaidpour sluices home

A NEW star was born at Fairyhouse yesterday when the Willie Mullins-trained Zaidpour won the Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle by 12 lengths, writes Pat Keane.
Thu, 16 Dec, 2010 - 00:00

He landed his maiden with any amount in hand at Punchestown, but had nothing to beat on that occasion.

Stepping up in class, however, against far better horses, Zaidpour proceeded to treat them with disdain as well.

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