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Eilberg offers glimpse into the future

Field House, Staffs

MICHAEL EILBERG’s recent success with young horses continued when he won two qualifying classes with two stars of the future.

With Nicky Hannum’s De La Hoyde (Derek), he landed the six-year-old class with 8.2, before taking the five-year-old class with his own Franklin Hit, who earned a score of 7.9.

“We’ve managed to qualify all our young horses now,” said Michael. “Derek has been with us since a three-year-old, and I don’t think I’ve ever come across a

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