Aintree beckons for Takagi

Edward O’Grady reports Takagi to be on course for the Martell Cognac Grand National after his victory at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2004 - 14:20

Edward O’Grady reports Takagi to be on course for the Martell Cognac Grand National after his victory at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

The nine-year-old bounced back to form in emphatic fashion in first-time blinkers, making all to beat Alexander Banquet by two and a half lengths in the Bobbyjo Chase.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Fairyhouse Place: Ireland Person: Takagi Person: Edward O’Grady Person: Alexander Banquet Person: O’Grady Person: Noel Meade Person: Davy Russell Person: Coral Person: William Hill Event: Grand National Event: Gold Cup Organisation: Aintree Organisation: Hennessy

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