Horse racing: Clarke considers Champion Hurdle entry for Barton

Exciting novice chaser Barton could be a surprise entry for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle, his owner Sir Stanley Clarke has revealed.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2002 - 11:44

Exciting novice chaser Barton could be a surprise entry for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle, his owner Sir Stanley Clarke has revealed.

Tim Easterby’s horse is scheduled to continue his first season over fences in the Grade Two Cantor Index ‘Dipper’ Novices’ Chase at Newcastle on Saturday.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Newcastle Place: Leopardstown Place: Ireland Place: Arkle.’’Person: Clarke Person: Barton Person: Stanley Clarke Person: Tim Easterby Person: Istabraq Person: Easterbys Event: Smurfit Champion Hurdle Event: Cheltenham Festival Event: Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Event: Royal & SunAlliance Chase Event: Cathcart Chase Event: Champion Hurdle

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