Bective Stud runners miss Leopardstown engagements Three Gordon Elliott-trained horses, all owned by Noel and Valerie Moran's Bective Stud, are non-runners this afternoon at Leopardstown. American Mike in the opening Grade 1 2m6f novice hurdle at 1.20, Au Fleuron in the handicap hurdle at 3.40 and bumper horse Better Days Ahead (4.40) have all been withdrawn with the permission of the stewards.