Horseracing: Moscow Flyer lands hat-trick in style

Moscow Flyer is the new favourite for the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham after completing his hat-trick over fences at Leopardstown.

Wed, 26 Dec, 2001 - 18:00

Moscow Flyer is the new favourite for the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham after completing his hat-trick over fences at Leopardstown.

The 5-4 favourite for the Denny Gold Medal Novice Chase, Moscow Flyer jumped quickly and accurately for Barry Geraghty to beat Youlneverwalkalone by two lengths to the relief of his trainer Jessica Harrington.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Cheltenham Place: Leopardstown Place: Dublin Person: Moscow Flyer Person: Barry Geraghty Person: Youlneverwalkalone Person: Jessica Harrington Person: Barry Person: Harrington Person: Yeager Person: Ruby Walsh Event: Trophy Event: Arkle Trophy Event: Denny Gold Medal Event: Chase Event: Arkle Cup

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