Collier not sure to make Irish Classic

Collier Hill faces a race against time if he is to make his seasonal reappearance in the Irish St Leger at the Curragh on September 15.

Thu, 23 Aug, 2007 - 14:44

Collier Hill faces a race against time if he is to make his seasonal reappearance in the Irish St Leger at the Curragh on September 15.

Alan Swinbank’s popular globe-trotting nine-year-old, who has won approaching £2.5m in prize-money, has been off the track since his victory in the Hong Kong Vase in December.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Curragh Place: Hong Kong Person: Collier Person: Collier Hill Person: Alan Swinbank Person: Alfie Flits Person: Swinbank Event: Irish Classic Event: Irish St Leger Event: Hong Kong Vase Event: Dubai Sheema Classic

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