Halford looks to Fairyhouse

Michael Halford is aiming his high-class bumper horse Mr McAuley towards a hurdling debut at Fairyhouse on Saturday, although he warned that the gelding would be better for the race.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2004 - 12:51

Michael Halford is aiming his high-class bumper horse Mr McAuley towards a hurdling debut at Fairyhouse on Saturday, although he warned that the gelding would be better for the race.

The six-year-old, who was fifth behind Total Enjoyment in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival, has been entered in the two-mile One Maiden Hurdle.

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