Racing: Irish miss out on another winner

The Irish have missed out on a winner again at today's Cheltenham Festival after 25/1 shot Blowing Wind won the Mildmay of Flete Challenge Cup Handicap Chase.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2002 - 17:21

The Irish have missed out on a winner again at today's Cheltenham Festival after 25/1 shot Blowing Wind won the Mildmay of Flete Challenge Cup Handicap Chase.

5/2 favourite, Lady Cricket, came in second.

The Willie Mullins-trained It's time for a win was third at 16/1.

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