Lyreen Legend’s victory boosts Bob’s prospects

THOSE who fancy Boston Bob at Cheltenham will be encouraged by the performance of Lyreen Legend in winning yesterday’s Grade 2 boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles.

Lyreen Legend’s victory boosts Bob’s prospects
Fri, 02 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
Pat Keane, Thurles

At Leopardstown previously Boston Bob gave Lyreen Legend 10lbs and a good beating and that form is becoming more solid by the minute.

Caolaneoin was left stride on after the second by Andrew Lynch and still held the call early in the straight.

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CourtsRacingPlace: ThurlesPlace: LeopardstownPlace: FairyhousePlace: PunchestownPlace: CheltenhamPlace: Gowran ParkPlace: Kilmichael, Co CorkPerson: Lyreen LegendPerson: BobPerson: Michael PurcellPerson: CaolaneoinPerson: Andrew LynchPerson: Bryan CooperPerson: Dessie HughesPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Mayo MystiquePerson: Willie MullinsPerson: SaludosPerson: Robert PowerPerson: ShakervilzPerson: Jessica HarringtonPerson: NaasPerson: Paddy The OscarPerson: DungourneyPerson: Denis AhernPerson: Sean FlanaganPerson: AhernPerson: Henry De BromheadPerson: Andrew''Person: De BromheadPerson: Owennacurra MilanPerson: Mary Louise HallahanPerson: Katie WalshPerson: HallahanPerson: Tom FoleyPerson: Dantes FirthPerson: Jimmy ManganPerson: FlemensfifthPerson: FoleyPerson: PatPerson: Carrigeen KariegaEvent: Grand AnnualEvent: Tipperary Handicap HurdleOrganisation: Boston BobOrganisation: Lyreen LegendOrganisation: Stallion Farms’Organisation: West Cork Flash
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