Crus set for chasing bow

TOP-CLASS staying hurdler Grands Crus is set to make his eagerly-anticipated debut over fences at Cheltenham on Friday.

Crus set for chasing bow
Tue, 08 Nov, 2011 - 00:00
Ashley Iveson

David Pipe’s grey completed a hat-trick of victories with an awesome display in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham in January, before coming up short against legendary stayer Big Buck’s at the Festival in March and at Aintree in April.

He disappointed when running in France in June but he has been freshened up since and Pipe is looking forward to seeing his star turn line up in the Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase later this week, for which exciting prospect Cue Card also holds an entry.

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