Along has surprised Hobbs

Philip Hobbs has admitted to being “amazed” at how well Fair Along has taken to fences ahead of his bid for Irish Independent Arkle Trophy glory.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2007 - 09:39

Philip Hobbs has admitted to being “amazed” at how well Fair Along has taken to fences ahead of his bid for Irish Independent Arkle Trophy glory.

The diminutive five-year-old chased home Detroit City in the Triumph Hurdle 12 months ago, but Hobbs feared he was destined to struggle with big weights in handicap hurdles because of his lack of size.

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CourtsRacingCheltenham FestivalPlace: Detroit CityPlace: SandownPlace: Buena VistaPlace: KemptonPlace: ArklePlace: StratfordPerson: AlongPerson: HobbsPerson: Philip HobbsPerson: FairPerson: Fair AlongPerson: Alan KingPerson: My Way De SolzenPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: Jonjo O’NeillPerson: JP McManusPerson: DenmanPerson: Way De SolzenPerson: David PipePerson: Timmy MurphyPerson: McCoyPerson: PipePerson: NolandPerson: Straw BearPerson: MartinPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Jack The GiantPerson: JackPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: AzertyuiopPerson: Flagship UberallesPerson: NichollsEvent: Irish Independent Arkle TrophyEvent: Henry VIII Novices’ ChaseEvent: Royal & SunAlliance Chase
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