All well with Champion favourite

Detroit City is reported to be in top form following his workmanlike victory in the Agfa UK Hurdle at Sandown.

All well with Champion favourite
Sun, 04 Feb, 2007 - 13:01

Detroit City is reported to be in top form following his workmanlike victory in the Agfa UK Hurdle at Sandown.

The Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle favourite completed his preparations for the Festival with a one-and-three-quarter-length win over Straw Bear.

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