Change of plan for Hughes at Punchestown

Dessie Hughes will rely upon Central House rather than Strong Flow in the Star "Best For Racing Coverage" Chase at Punchestown on Wednesday.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2007 - 15:20

Dessie Hughes will rely upon Central House rather than Strong Flow in the Star "Best For Racing Coverage" Chase at Punchestown on Wednesday.

Central House had a recent pipe-opener on the level when third at Listowel last month and trainer Hughes is keen to strike while the ground is in his favour.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Punchestown Place: Listowel Place: Down Royal Place: County Kildare Person: Hughes Person: Dessie Hughes Person: James Nicholson Chase Person: Jim Nicholson Person: Hardy Eustace Event: 2003 Hennessy Gold Cup Event: Cheltenham Gold Cup Organisation: Central House Organisation: Coral Ascot Hurdle

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