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A welcome return for Evans

Sat 17th Oct 2009, 14:33

Dermot Weld and David Evans combined to take the opening race at Dowpatrick, the Alternative Christmas Party ‘The With Chevys’ Maiden Hurdle with 7/2 shot Almolahek

Evans who was prominent for most hit the front on the Red Ransom gelding just after the last and kept on well for an eight length win over 2/1 favourite Timari

It was a welcome return to the winner’s enclosure for Evans' who recorded his first winner in two years.

Christmas Party With The Chevys Mdn Hdle €7,500.00 2m 2f 50yds

1st

Almolahek (IRE)

7/2

2nd

8L

2/1Fav

3rd

2.5L

Spot Hill (IRE)

10/1

4th

2L

Shadayid Khanum (IRE)

12/1

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Dermot Weld David Evans

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