Double blow for Irish raiders

Irish raiders Macs Joy and Harchibald have both been ruled out of Saturday’s wbx.com “Fighting Fifth” Hurdle at Newcastle after suffering late setbacks.

Double blow for Irish raiders
Wed, 22 Nov, 2006 - 18:34

Irish raiders Macs Joy and Harchibald have both been ruled out of Saturday’s wbx.com “Fighting Fifth” Hurdle at Newcastle after suffering late setbacks.

The pair looked likely favourites for the Grade One event over two miles but a pulled muscle has accounted for Macs Joy while Harchibald has suffered a slight injury at home.

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