Storms greet European raiders

The 11-strong European raiding party for the Breeders’ Cup flew into Texas late yesterday to be greeted by a stormy reception.

Tue, 26 Oct, 2004 - 08:57

The 11-strong European raiding party for the Breeders’ Cup flew into Texas late yesterday to be greeted by a stormy reception.

Heavy and thundery showers delayed the arrival of the plane carrying the team into Dallas Love Field Airport, having left Shannon in Ireland at 6.10am local time on Monday.

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