Gifford issues Bear warning

Trainer Nick Gifford believes Straw Bear still has something to prove before he can justify his short price in the Anglo Irish Bank Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.

Gifford issues Bear warning
Mon, 13 Feb, 2006 - 11:08

Trainer Nick Gifford believes Straw Bear still has something to prove before he can justify his short price in the Anglo Irish Bank Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.

The JP McManus-owned five-year-old is as short as 8-1 with William Hill for the Festival opener after winning both his starts over hurdles.

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