Hughes team hoping for victory

In horseracing more than any other sport, the best-laid plans can unravel in a heartbeat.

Mon, 09 Apr, 2007 - 12:58

In horseracing more than any other sport, the best-laid plans can unravel in a heartbeat.

The capricious nature of the game is the chief reason behind Tommy Hughes’ guarded stance ahead of the John Smith’s Grand National.

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