Stars coming back to something like his best

Willie Mullins’ Thousand Stars came back to something approaching his best when running away with the Grade 2 Keelings’ Irish Strawberry Hurdle at Fairyhouse yesterday.

Stars coming back to something like his best
Tue, 22 Apr, 2014 - 01:00
Pat Keane

The admirable grey was taking his career winnings to about €1m, indicating he may well as good as ever.

His jumping was quite magnificent, as he bowled along near the front for Paul Townend.

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