Irish raiders added to Fighting Fifth Hurdle
SATURDAY’S StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle received a boost on Monday when Irish raiders Wicklow Brave and Identity Thief were supplemented by their connections.
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Champion Hurdle second Arctic Fire was confirmed by Willie Mullins, who added Wicklow Brave to the Grade 1 at a cost of £4,500.
That was the same amount Henry de Bromhead shelled out to supplement Identity Thief, who emerged as a potential dark horse for the Stan James Champion Hurdle when winning the WKD Hurdle at Down Royal last month.
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