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Red Hot Poker opens up his account over hurdles

Thu 27th Aug 2009, 19:00

The Flogas Natural Gas Maiden Hurdle saw a game winner in the Willie Mullins trained Red Hot Poker after he ran out a 4 ½ length winner under Ruby Walsh for owner Ann Bish.

Walsh soon led on the Emarati gelding, travelling well approaching straight on outer, reduced advantage 2 out but kept on well to hold off Let The Show Begin under Shay Barry.

Winning trainer Mullins was not present for the win.

Flogas M'dn H'dle €8,000.00 3m

1st

Red Hot Poker (GB)

5/2

Tote €2.70 €1.80

2nd

4.5L

Let The Show Begin (IRE)

16/1

€3.50

3rd

nk

Dj's Dolly (IRE)

12/1

€3.60

4th

1L

Leading Diamonds (IRE)

2/1Fav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins James Barry

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