Horse & Hound

Smith keeps her Cool

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Manor Grange Stud, West Yorkshire

A HORSE with “the biggest heart” earned his owner Samantha Smith a ticket to ride at prix st georges (PSG), fulfilling her long- held dream. The Irish Draught/ Hanoverian gelding Cool Hand Luke headed the advanced with 65.44%.

“We wobbled round our first attempt at the level in July, but we’ve worked so hard and Luke never says no,” said Samantha. “I had to sit on my tailcoat

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