Hogan set sights on Pierse

Tom Hogan intends running both last year's third Silver Jaro and Kirkbybroguelantern, who is dropping back to two miles, in the Pierse Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Hogan set sights on Pierse
Thu, 08 Jan, 2009 - 09:48

Tom Hogan intends running both last year's third Silver Jaro and Kirkbybroguelantern, who is dropping back to two miles, in the Pierse Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Silver Jaro, who sprang a 50-1 surprise in last season’s County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, has been trained with this race specifically in mind.

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