
Imperial Cup Preview: Fingle Bridge Tops Quality Field at Ripon
The Imperial Cup returns to Ripon with a stellar 23-runner field headed by Fingle Bridge. We analyse the key contenders in this £100k handicap hurdle.

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The Imperial Cup returns to Ripon with a stellar 23-runner field headed by Fingle Bridge. We analyse the key contenders in this £100k handicap hurdle.

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