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Father and son combination win at Galway

Mon 27th Oct 2008, 14:52

Glenquin Castle landed the John Mulholland Bookmakers handicap hurdle for the McNamara family.

Trained by father Andrew and ridden by his son of the same name Glenquin Castle, a former bumper winner at the track, made virtually all the running to score by a comfortable 5 lengths.

'We really fancied him. Staying is his game and all being well he will re-appear at Cork on Sunday for a Grade 3 hurdle over 3 miles,' said the winning trainer.

John Mulholland Bookmakers H'cap H'dle (Rated 81-123) €22,500.00 2m 5f 190yds

1st

Glenquin Castle (IRE)

6/1

Tote €7.50 €2.50

2nd

5.5L

Rocheford Bridge (GB)

4/1Fav

€1.70

3rd

0.5L

Mystical Breeze (IRE)

5/1

€2.00

4th

4L

Garryowen Star (IRE)

8/1

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Andrew McNamara A McNamara

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