Huge shock as 66-1 shot wins Leopardstown feature

Champion Hurdle favourite Rhinestone Cowboy flopped in the Bewleys Hotels December Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown today as Golden Cross sprang a 66-1 shock.

Huge shock as 66-1 shot wins Leopardstown feature
Mon, 29 Dec, 2003 - 14:15

Champion Hurdle favourite Rhinestone Cowboy flopped in the Bewleys Hotels December Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown today as Golden Cross sprang a 66-1 shock.

The winner, trained by Michael Halford and ridden by Adrian Lane, led on the run-in to beat Spirit Leader by a length and a half.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: LeopardstownPerson: Michael HalfordPerson: Adrian LanePerson: Noel ChanceEvent: December FestivalOrganisation: Bewleys HotelsOrganisation: Golden CrossOrganisation: Flame CreekOrganisation: Rhinestone Cowboy
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