Awtaad bidding to boost record of Irish Guineas winners

Awtaad and Chris Hayes after winning the Group 2 Clipper Logistics Boomerang Stakes at Leopardstown last monthCredit: Patrick McCann

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Connections of Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Awtaad are hopeful he can bow out with a second Group 1 victory despite the deep field assembled.

Trainer Kevin Prendergast said: "It will be Awtaad's final race and we're hoping it'll be a very good one. We were delighted with his Group 2 win at Leopardstown last month and all has gone well since.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 14 October 2016inBritish Champions Day

Last updated 16:29, 14 October 2016

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