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Walsh doubles up

Sun 10th Aug 2008, 15:46

Ruby Walsh completed a double at Downpatrick when partnering Willie Codd's Conker Nails to win the Pat O'Hare Bookmakers Mares Maiden Hurdle.

The win was the first at the venue for trainer Codd, and, according to connections, Conker Nails may head to Tramore for a handicap hurdle shortly.

The double leaves Walsh level with Paul Carberry, on 26 winners, at the head of the Jockeys' Championship.

Pat O'Hare Bookmakers (Mares) M'dn H'dle €8,500.00 2m 1f 172yds

1st

Conker Nails (IRE)

11/4Fav

2nd

2.5L

Vicky Lane (IRE)

3/1

3rd

1.5L

20/1

4th

24L

Kiwi Gale (IRE)

9/1

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Ruby Walsh W Codd

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