Hughes aims high with Rare Bob

Rare Bob is set to bid for glory in the top three-mile chases next season following his victory in the Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2009 - 15:14

Rare Bob is set to bid for glory in the top three-mile chases next season following his victory in the Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Trainer Dessie Hughes feels that is the way to go after the seven-year-old swept to victory by a length and three-quarters from Scottish National runner-up Gone To Lunch.

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