Smurfer has ‘plenty going for him’

John Hanlon believes Usuel Smurfer has plenty going for him in the Guinness Kerry National at Listowel today.

Smurfer has ‘plenty going for him’
Wed, 17 Sep, 2014 - 01:00
Keith Hamer

The six-year-old, owned by Barry Connell, just missed the cut for the Galway Plate only to run a tremendous race in the consolation Galway Blazers Handicap Chase when beaten a head by Aranhill Chief.

The trainer thinks Usuel Smurfer can put up a bold show in this valuable handicap chase over three miles.

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