Veteran Furze set for Irish assignment

The French Furze could attempt to take some more notable scalps in the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown later this month.

Mon, 02 Jan, 2006 - 16:05

The French Furze could attempt to take some more notable scalps in the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown later this month.

Trainer Nicky Richards is considering sending the evergreen 12-year-old over to Ireland to take on the likes of Hardy Eustace, Brave Inca and Feathard Lady at the Dublin track on January 29.

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