Iris double bid likely at Sandown

Iris De Balme is on course to bid to complete the Scottish Grand National/bet365 Gold Cup double at Sandown on Saturday.

Iris double bid likely at Sandown
Tue, 22 Apr, 2008 - 12:24

Iris De Balme is on course to bid to complete the Scottish Grand National/bet365 Gold Cup double at Sandown on Saturday.

Twelve months ago, Hot Weld won both races and now Iris De Balme will bid to emulate Ferdy Murphy’s chaser following his 66-1 shock success at Ayr last weekend.

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