Royal set for hurdles spin

Clan Royal is set for a second run over hurdles as he continues his build-up to a third crack at the John Smith’s Grand National.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2006 - 15:29

Clan Royal is set for a second run over hurdles as he continues his build-up to a third crack at the John Smith’s Grand National.

The 11-year-old, trained by Jonjo O’Neill, looked desperately unlucky in the Aintree spectacular last April, being carried out by a loose horse when leading at Bechers on the second circuit.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Aintree Place: Bechers Place: Exeter Place: Amberleigh House Person: Royal Person: Clan Royal Person: Jonjo O’Neill Person: Frank Berry Person: JP McManus Person: Jonjo Event: Smith’s Grand National

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