Dunguib set to return in Irish Champion Hurdle

DUNGUIB is likely to make his reappearance in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday week rather than in the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas on Saturday.

Dunguib set to return in Irish Champion Hurdle
Wed, 12 Jan, 2011 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

Trainer Philip Fenton believes the extra week’s preparation will benefit the 2009 Weatherbys Champion Bumper winner for his first run back after being badly held up by the cold snap.

“He’s very unlikely to run on Saturday. It looks like he will go to Leopardstown on Sunday week instead,” said the County Tipperary trainer.

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