Tranquil Sea on course for Durkan double bid

LAST year’s winner Tranquil Sea has been given the green light by Edward O’Grady to bid for a John Durkan Memorial Chase double at Punchestown on Sunday after his comeback win in the Clonmel Oil Chase.

Tranquil Sea on course for Durkan double bid
Wed, 07 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
Nick Robson

“Tranquil Sea is in super form. He is a course and distance winner at Punchestown and we are very much looking forward to Sunday’s race. Barry Geraghty will take the ride,” said O’Grady.

Paul Nolan intends to run Joncol, winner of the race two years ago.

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CourtsRacingPlace: PunchestownPlace: ThurlesPlace: CorkPlace: GowranPlace: LeopardstownPerson: Tranquil SeaPerson: DurkanPerson: Edward O’GradyPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: O’GradyPerson: Paul NolanPerson: JoncolPerson: NolanPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: KempesPerson: CooldinePerson: MullinsPerson: Paddy PowerPerson: Robbie HennessyPerson: Rubi LightPerson: HennessyPerson: Colm MurphyPerson: MurphyPerson: DenmanPerson: Roi Du MeePerson: Gordon ElliottPerson: SeaPerson: TRAFFORD LADEvent: John Durkan Memorial ChaseEvent: Clonmel Oil ChaseEvent: John Durkan MemorialEvent: Hilly Way ChaseEvent: Champion ChaseEvent: Betfair ChaseEvent: ChaseEvent: Tingle CreekEvent: Lexus ChaseEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: De LaOrganisation: EuropeOrganisation: Gigginstown House Stud
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