Bear floored at Punchestown

Iktitaf floored hot favourite Straw Bear to cause an upset in the VC Bet Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2006 - 16:20

Iktitaf floored hot favourite Straw Bear to cause an upset in the VC Bet Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.

Ruby Walsh brought Noel Meade’s charge to storm past Straw Bear, ridden by Tony McCoy, between the last two flights.

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