Desperandum fine after Hennessy flop

Nil Desperandum was reported to be in good health despite his disappointing run in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.

Mon, 29 Nov, 2004 - 08:17

Nil Desperandum was reported to be in good health despite his disappointing run in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.

The seven-year-old was pulled up by jockey Mick Fitzgerald before the 15th fence in the Grade Three showpiece, which was won by favourite Celestial Gold.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Newbury Place: Kempton Place: Portman Square Person: Desperandum Person: Nil Desperandum Person: Mick Fitzgerald Person: Frances Crowley Person: Crowley Person: Fitzgerald Person: John Maxse Event: Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup Event: St Stephen's Day Organisation: Hennessy Organisation: Jockey Club

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