Quevega masterclass after Solwhit withdrawn

The clash so many had been looking forward to all week at Punchestown, Solwhit versus Quevega, in yesterday’s Grade 1 Ladbrokes’ World Series Hurdle, failed to materialise, after Solwhit was sensationally withdrawn at the start.

Quevega masterclass after Solwhit withdrawn
Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 - 01:00
Pat Keane

It soon became apparent that something was troubling Solwhit’s rider, Davy Russell, as he got down from his mount. It subsequently transpired that there was blood in the horse’s nostrils.

Reported Russell: “I wasn’t happy and had to get the vet and she wasn’t happy either.’’

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