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McNamara/Power win opener at Cork

Sat 11th Apr 2009, 14:53

The opening race of the Cork Easter Festival, The Buttevant Maiden Hurdle was won by the Eric McNamara trained Jafra under Robert 'Puppy' Power in the colours of Mrs Margaret Wilmott.

McNamara said afterwards, "He did it very well, after 3 or 4 runs over hurdles the experience really stood to him as he jumped brilliantly throughout. Robert [Power] gave him a super ride, he was really positive on him. We will see what the handicapper does now and probably go for a handicap hurdle with him and we will keep him going throughout the Summer."

Buttevant M'dn H'dle €11,000.00 2m

1st

8/1

Tote €7.50 €1.40

2nd

5L

Hans Crescent (FR)

14/1

€3.30

3rd

shd

Der Spieler (GER)

4/1

€1.60

4th

5L

Face The Music (IRE)

20/1

€2.00

bf

1.5L

Green Du Ciel (FR)

15/8Fav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Robbie Power E McNamara

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