Kinane keen on festival ride

Top Flat rider Michael Kinane could make his Cheltenham Festival debut next month after being offered a ride in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper.

Kinane keen on festival ride
Sun, 15 Feb, 2004 - 09:33

Top Flat rider Michael Kinane could make his Cheltenham Festival debut next month after being offered a ride in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper.

The 44-year-old, who is currently on a short-term contract in Hong Kong, has been asked to ride Blazing Liss for John Kiely in the March 17 event.

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