Festival doubt over Buckby

Buckby Lane could be doubtful for next week’s Cheltenham Festival after returning with sore shins following a disappointing display at Newbury last Saturday.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2005 - 19:08

Buckby Lane could be doubtful for next week’s Cheltenham Festival after returning with sore shins following a disappointing display at Newbury last Saturday.

The nine-year-old was sent off the 100-30 favourite for the Vodafone Gold Cup Handicap Chase, but faded into 10th place after hitting the fifth-last fence.

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