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Gordon Elliott considering Punchestown Champion Hurdle for Labaik

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Gordon Elliott considering Punchestown Champion Hurdle for Labaik

Gordon Elliott is considering a tilt at the Betdaq Punchestown Champion Hurdle with Cheltenham hero Labaik. He is also planning to enter Outlander in the Punchystown Gold Cup and Death Duty in a novice hurdler competition. Apple’s Jade won the Mares” Huddle at Cheltonham and has entries in Champion and Stayers Hifts at Punchesstown. The trainer is hoping to be crowned Ireland s champion National Hunt trainer for the first time. Willie Mullins leads the way by over €350,000. It could be a pivotal Easter weekend at Fairyhouse.

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