Big Dog done for the season The Big Dog has been put away for the rest of the season following his bumper victory at Naas. Trainer Peter Fahey is giving the five-year-old a long break before bringing him back for a hurdling campaign in the autumn. "We were delighted with The Big Dog's win," said Fahey. "He's a very big horse and he's going to get a little bit of time. "He needs a bit of a trip and I think a winner's bumper is out of the question with him. "We've decided to leave him off and come back early autumn for a hurdle campaign. "The owners were chasing a win for a long time and they got a good buzz out of it. "In fairness there was no point going on straight away for a winner's bumper. He'll be left a novice for next year."
