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.

Desperandum fine after Hennessy flop
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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