Connell takes plunge to buy Festival star Our Conor

Our Conor, the most exciting young hurdler in National Hunt racing, has been bought by Barry Connell.

Connell takes plunge to buy Festival star Our Conor
Wed, 20 Mar, 2013 - 00:00
Pat Keane

No price has been disclosed, but it is certain to have been considerable.

Our Conor will remain in training with Dessie Hughes, having powered to the head of the Champion Hurdle betting for 2014, following a scintillating performance at Cheltenham last Friday.

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