McCoy strikes in Aintree opener

Supreme Novices' Hurdle runner-up Darlan went one place better under Tony McCoy in the Tangle Teezer Top Novices' Hurdle at Aintree this afternoon.

McCoy strikes in Aintree opener
Fri, 13 Apr, 2012 - 15:09

Supreme Novices' Hurdle runner-up Darlan went one place better under Tony McCoy in the Tangle Teezer Top Novices' Hurdle at Aintree this afternoon.

Nicky Henderson's five-year-old was sent off the 7-4 favourite on the strength of his excellent Cheltenham run behind Cinders And Ashes and he travelled powerfully into the straight under the champion jockey.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: AintreePerson: McCoyPerson: DarlanPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: ConanPerson: HendersonPerson: Prospect WellsPerson: Paul NichollsOrganisation: Novices'Organisation: Tangle TeezerOrganisation: Cheltenham
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