State Man can rise through the ranks
State Man can rise through the ranks.
Sir Gerhard won the Ballymore. Sir Gerh's jumping needs to improve. State Man won County Hurdle. He is a stablemate of SirGerhard and Vauban. He's short-priced for the Champion Huddle next year. The first five home in the Triumph Hurlle were trained there. Galopin des Champs won a Grade 1 novice at Punchestown last year and Stateman will follow a similar route. His nearest pursuers were all handicappers. They were interested in him. It was Paul Townend's ride. he was given a very conservative ride and took a wide course.
