Leavy star may duck Gowran test

Sophocles is likely to bypass an engagement at Gowran on Friday and wait for an opening at Leopardstown over Christmas.

Leavy star may duck Gowran test
Tue, 11 Dec, 2007 - 13:05

Sophocles is likely to bypass an engagement at Gowran on Friday and wait for an opening at Leopardstown over Christmas.

The James Leavy-trained four-year-old made an encouraging start to his hurdling career when finishing second at Gowran to a more experienced rival.

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