Anniversary Hurdle goes to Walkon

Triumph Hurdle runner-up Walkon has gone one better with a very impressive display in the Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle at Aintree.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2009 - 15:53

Triumph Hurdle runner-up Walkon has gone one better with a very impressive display in the Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle at Aintree.

The 2-1 favourite travelled strongly throughout in the hands of Robert Thornton and came to take the lead from Ski Sunday after jumping three from home.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Aintree Person: Walkon Person: Robert Thornton Person: Starluck Event: Anniversary Event: Matalan Anniversary Organisation: Triumph Hurdle Organisation: Triumph

<p>Today's bad weather means that the race card at Punchestown has been rescheduled for Thursday Photo: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy</p>

Tuesday's races at Punchestown postponed to Thursday due to Status Orange wind warning

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