Dual National winner fifth in Navanīs Boyne Hurdle`He ran a brilliant race,ī says trainer Gordon ElliottHe was only fifth past the winning post but Tiger Roll made a very encouraging return to action in the Boyne Hurdle, his first race since winning the Grand National for the second time 10 months ago. While he made this comeback on a low-key Sunday card at Navan, his next two outings will be at the very centre of racingīs spotlight, at the Cheltenham Festival and then the Grand National.`I thought he ran a brilliant race,` was the immediate reaction from Tiger Rollīs trainer, Gordon Elliott, whose mood was no doubt elevated by the fact that his other runner, Cracking Smart, defied odds of 16-1 to carry off first prize. `Itīs great for him to win it,` Elliott added, `but heīs probably going to get overshadowed by Tiger Roll.` Continue reading...
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