Bear found to be below par

Nick Gifford believes an infection was to blame for Straw Bear’s tame effort in the Stan James Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park on St Stephen's Day.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2007 - 16:05

Nick Gifford believes an infection was to blame for Straw Bear’s tame effort in the Stan James Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park on St Stephen's Day.

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle runner-up failed to follow up on his ‘Fighting Fifth’ victory last week and weakened following the turn for home at the Sunbury venue to finish fourth under Tony McCoy.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Kempton Park Place: St Place: Sunbury Place: Newcastle Person: Nick Gifford Person: Straw Bear Person: Tony McCoy Person: JP McManus Event: Stan James Christmas Hurdle Event: Stephen's Day Event: St Stephen's Day Event: Champion Organisation: Noble Request Organisation: Smurfit Kappa

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