Ground dampens Leopardstown gallops

Drying ground at Leopardstown greatly reduced the impact of the traditional after-racing gallops ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
John Ryan

Noel Meade and Dessie Hughes were among those opting not to work their contenders, but Willie Mullins did let his string have a very gentle canter, although none engaged in anything serious.

Among them were Sir Des Champs, Raptor, The Midnight Club, Blackstairmountain, Boxer Georg, Prince De Beauchene, Quiscover Fontaine and On His Own.

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CourtsRacingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: CheltenhamPlace: AintreePerson: Noel MeadePerson: Dessie HughesPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Sir Des ChampsPerson: BlackstairmountainPerson: Boxer GeorgPerson: Prince De BeauchenePerson: Quiscover FontainePerson: MullinsPerson: EmmetPerson: Paul FlynnPerson: Moon DicePerson: Vincent O’BrienPerson: Dermot WeldPerson: Daffern SealPerson: FlynnEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: The Midnight ClubOrganisation: On His OwnOrganisation: Midnight ClubOrganisation: Merchant Royal
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