Irish hopes high in Ladbrokes World Hurdle

The €200,000 Ladbrokes World Hurdle is the big race on day three of the Punchestown Festival in Co Kildare today.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2008 - 09:40

The €200,000 Ladbrokes World Hurdle is the big race on day three of the Punchestown Festival in Co Kildare today.

British raiders have won the big races on the first two days, so hopes are high for an Irish victory today.

The Willie Mullins-trained Cooldine will be heading the Irish challenge.

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