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The Doc calls the shots at Downpatrick

Wed 23rd Sep 2009, 16:12

The Rocking Dock justified 7/2 favouritism when benefiting from a well judged ride from Shane McCann to win the Britvic NI Beginners' Chase at Downpatrick today.

McCann produced the grey son of Dr Massini with his challenge at the second last fence, eventually getting his head in front close home for a length and a quarter win over Whats Up Gorden

Winning trainer Gordon Elliott was absent but his jockey bother Joey Elliott did report “The Rocking Dock has been a good servant for us but that latest win was a long time coming – he'll go handicapping chasing now and Shane (McCann) gave him a great ride.”

Britvic NI Beginners S'chase €8,500.00 2m 2f 110yds

1st

The Rocking Dock (IRE)

7/2Fav

2nd

1.25L

Whats Up Gorden (IRE)

6/1

3rd

11L

25/1

4th

5L

Whats Up Bob (IRE)

9/2

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Shane McCann Gordon Elliott

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