Going gets tough for Nails

MICHAEL Mulvany is hoping for rain ahead of Sunday’s Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh so as to inconvenience some of Tough As Nails’ rivals.

Going gets tough for Nails
Thu, 04 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Ashley Iveson

The Dark Angel juvenile is enjoying a fine campaign, having eased clear in a Tipperary maiden before chasing home Power and Lilbourne Lad in two races at the Curragh.

He faces another tough test this weekend, with his two conquerors set to reoppose.

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