Tony Curran hoping Flemenstar can win an ‘away game’

Trainer Tony Curran is more hopeful than confident that Irish challenger Flemenstar can win an “away game” in today’s Betfair Ascot Chase.

Tony Curran hoping Flemenstar can win an ‘away game’
Sat, 20 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

The 11-year-old was one of the stars of the division when striking three times at Grade One level in 2012, but it is fair to say there have been a few bumps in the road since.

A successful association with former trainer Peter Casey was brought to an end after a disappointing showing at Aintree the following year and a subsequent stint with Tony Martin was plagued by injury, leading to owner Stephen Curran handing the reins to his son.

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CourtsRacingTony CurranFlemenstarPlace: MerseysidePlace: County MeathPlace: LeopardstownPlace: CheltenhamPlace: PunchestownPlace: AscotPlace: KemptonPlace: HaydockPlace: AintreePlace: Grand NationalPlace: Charlie HallPlace: WetherbyPerson: Tony CurranPerson: FlemenstarPerson: Peter CaseyPerson: Tony MartinPerson: Stephen CurranPerson: CurranPerson: Andrew LynchPerson: Felix YongerPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Silviniaco ContiPerson: David PipePerson: NichollsPerson: PipePerson: DynastePerson: Cue CardEvent: Betfair Ascot ChaseEvent: ChristmasEvent: Boxing DayEvent: Gold CupEvent: Betfair Chase
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