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Alwaystheoptimist scores for Cox/Kennedy

Wed 9th Feb 2011, 16:45

Edenderry based trainer Stephen Cox recorded his first win since June ’08 when Alwaystheoptimist made all to win the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown today.

Ridden by Paddy Kennedy, the son of Muhtarram made all to eventually see off the challenge of 5/4f Accordion To Paddy (seeking a double for connections) by 13 lengths.

Cox was not available for a comment.

Martinstown Opportunity H'cap H'dle (Rated 80-95) €9,500.00 2m

1st

Alwaystheoptimist (GB)

6/1

Tote €8.00 €1.20

2nd

13L

Accordion To Paddy (IRE)

5/4Fav

€1.02

3rd

3L

Storm Breaker (IRE)

10/1

€4.00

4th

15L

12/1

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