Flame may take on Hurricane Fly

Countrywide Flame could be given the stern test of taking on Hurricane Fly in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29.

Sun, 16 Dec, 2012 - 12:03

Countrywide Flame could be given the stern test of taking on Hurricane Fly in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29.

Trainer John Quinn knows it would be difficult taking on Willie Mullins’ 2011 Champion Hurdle hero on his home turf, but admits the pair have to clash at some stage.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Leopardstown Place: Kempton Place: Cheltenham Place: Newcastle Place: Ireland Person: John Quinn Person: Willie Mullins’Person: Quinn Person: Kempton Event: Hurricane Fly Event: Istabraq Festival Hurdle Event: 2011 Champion Hurdle Event: William Hill Christmas Hurdle Event: Boxing Day Event: Christmas Hurdle Event: Istabraq Hurdle

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