Joy on course for Champion

Macs Joy is on course for another crack at the Smurfit Champion Hurdle after bouncing back to form at Leopardstown last time.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2006 - 17:21

Macs Joy is on course for another crack at the Smurfit Champion Hurdle after bouncing back to form at Leopardstown last time.

After a fruitful campaign last season which included two Grade One wins, he disappointed in the Champion Hurdle when only fifth.

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