Etoile flying as Champion looms

Smurfit Champion Hurdle hope Accordion Etoile is reported to be in top form as connections put the finishing touches to his Cheltenham Festival preparations.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2005 - 16:24

Smurfit Champion Hurdle hope Accordion Etoile is reported to be in top form as connections put the finishing touches to his Cheltenham Festival preparations.

The gelding is as big as 14-1 with William Hill for the championship event after finishing behind some of the principal contenders in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

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