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Henry Longfellow solidifies Classic credentials with ready National Stakes success
Henry Longfellow took his tally to a perfect three from three with a power-packed performance in the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes, although his task was made somewhat simpler by the late withdrawal of stablemate and 4/9 favourite City Of Troy.
Preview: National Stakes
The 7f Group 1 National Stakes may prove to be the race of Irish Champions Weekend, with City Of Troy expected to take on Bucanero Fuerte at the Curragh on Sunday.
Dewhurst next as Henry Longfellow passes Futurity Stakes test
Aidan O’Brien’s Henry Longfellow enhanced his big reputation with a comfortable victory in the Coolmore Stud Wootton Bassett Irish EBF Futurity Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.
