Walsh not rushing Papillon decision

Trainer Ted Walsh will leave it until later in the week before making a decision on Papillon’s participation in the Martell Cognac Grand National.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2003 - 17:30

Trainer Ted Walsh will leave it until later in the week before making a decision on Papillon’s participation in the Martell Cognac Grand National.

The 12-year-old, winner of the Aintree showpiece in 2000, finished 12th of 14 runners in the Punchestown Event Centre Hurdle at Punchestown today.

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