Connell swoops for Mossey Joe

Mossey Joe is likely to be targeted at the Foxhunter Chase at the Cheltenham Festival for new trainer Enda Bolger after he was snapped up by leading owner Barry Connell.

Connell swoops for Mossey Joe
Mon, 27 Jan, 2014 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

The 11-year-old was last seen running away with the Champion Hunters’ Chase at Stratford in June for former trainer Declan McNamara, but he was sold at Cheltenham’s Brightwells Sale on Saturday following a dispute involving his previous owners.

Bloodstock agent Gerry Hogan was happy to go to £160,000 on Connell’s behalf.

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CourtsRacingPlace: StratfordPlace: CheltenhamPlace: DoncasterPlace: ExeterPlace: NewburyPlace: WetherbyPlace: SandownPlace: HaydockPerson: ConnellPerson: JoePerson: Enda BolgerPerson: Barry ConnellPerson: Declan McNamaraPerson: Gerry HoganPerson: HoganPerson: Mossey JoePerson: BarryPerson: Alan KingPerson: ValdezPerson: Rock On RubyPerson: Robert ThorntonPerson: ArnaudPerson: KingPerson: Kim BaileyPerson: Harry TopperPerson: BaileyPerson: AintreeEvent: Foxhunter ChaseEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Champion Hunters’ ChaseEvent: Brightwells SaleEvent: Grand NationalEvent: Arkle TrophyEvent: Grand AnnualEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Argento ChaseEvent: Charlie Hall ChaseEvent: Future Stars ChaseEvent: Gold CupEvent: Sky Bet ChaseOrganisation: Cheltenham
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