Meade Trio Dominate Christmas Entries Noel Meade has the choice of Aitmatov and Harchibald as well as last year's winner Jazz Messenger in Kempton's Stan James Christmas Hurdle on St Stephen's Day.Ireland's champion trainer has a trio of aces to pick from as he goes in search of a third race win in four years after Harchibald's 2004 success.There is also a fourth Irish-trained possible with last season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner Ebaziyan also entered.Straw Bear could be seen again quickly after his satisfactory reappearance in the Boylesports.com International, while Penzance, who flashed home for third at Cheltenham, is also a possible.Acambo could revert to hurdles after taking a tumble over fences last time while Gwanako is Paul Nicholls' only entry.Punjabi, Blue Bajan and Chivalry complete the 11-runner field.(C) PA Sport
