Blinkered Zar back on top with Ruby Walsh at Aintree

The application of blinkers and the step up in trip had the desired effect as Zarkandar returned to winning form in the John Smith’s Aintree Hurdle.

Blinkered Zar back on top with Ruby Walsh at Aintree
Thu, 04 Apr, 2013 - 17:32

The application of blinkers and the step up in trip had the desired effect as Zarkandar returned to winning form in the John Smith’s Aintree Hurdle.

Only fourth in the Champion Hurdle over two miles, champion trainer Paul Nicholls decided to help him out with the headgear which he used to wear as a younger horse on the Flat in France.

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