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Gorey a Rock Critic

Thu 23rd Jul 2009, 20:47

Dermot Weld was in the winner’s enclosure this evening after landing the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap with 9/1 shot Rock Critic in the hands of Shane Gorey.

“Shane gave him a great ride, this horse is a bit of a character. Being drawn on the outside probably helped this fellow and he got his day and he just might have another day next week at Galway", said Weld afterwards.

Derrinstown Stud Apprentice H'cap (Rated 47-70) €9,500.00 1m 2f

1st

Rock Critic (IRE) (16)

9/1

Tote €12.40 €3.00

2nd

1.75L

Raise Your Heart (IRE) (10)

4/7Fav

€1.10

3rd

2.5L

Another Jayjay (IRE) (2)

14/1

€3.40

4th

0.5L

Coughlans Locke (IRE) (7)

6/1

€2.20

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Dermot Weld Shane Gorey

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