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Bannon outlines plans for Durkan stars Holy See and Eagle Fang

Connections of Eagle Fang have much to look forward toConnections of Eagle Fang have much to look forward to
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Assistant trainer Gary Bannon has outlined ambitious plans for the Bill Durkan-trained duo Holy See and Eagle Fang.

Both horses did connections proud when reaching the frame in big handicaps at last month's Galway festival, and Bannon has lofty targets in mind for the pair, both on the Flat and over hurdles.

"We threw them both in the Irish Cesarewitch.

"I might bring Eagle Fang to America for the Foxbrook Champion Hurdle in Far Hills on American Grand National Day. I know Bill (Durkan) has had runners in it many moons ago. He seems to like the quick ground.

"He has been unbelievable. He has never ever had the vets out with him, bar vaccinations. That's all he has ever had. He has never had a stone bruise, never had a problem.

"I might give him an entry next week in Killarney, if the ground stays good, in the Kingdom Gold Cup."

(Quotes by Michael Graham)

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.