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but could be back in time for Cheltenham

Jack Kennedy broke his leg after a fall from Top Bandit at Naas on Sunday. He has an appointment with his surgeon on Friday. Gordon Elliott hopes he will be back in time for Cheltenham Festival. Kennedy has 36 wins in all, including three Grade 1 victories this season. He was back at the Naa's on Monday morning to watch some of the youngsters from Cullentra House being put through their paces. It comes three weeks after Davy Russell announced his retirement at 43. Jordan Gainford came in for the ride on Irish Point in the Lawlor's Of Na as Novice Hurdle at Nas on Sunday, when he finished second to Champ Kiely.

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