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Hughes/Loughran continue excellent run

Fri 3rd Oct 2008, 16:12

Trainer Dessie Hughes recorded his 17th winner of the season when his The Rall won the Sheestown Hurdle at Gowran, a 10th in the same period for jockey Roger Loughran.

The son of Old Vic, backed from 8/1 in the morning into 3/1 SP, raced prominently before eventually getting to the front on the run-in, scoring a two length win over Kirbybroguelantern

Afterwards Hughes mentioned "this horse is going the right way and is a very promising horse to look forward to when he goes chasing."

Sheestown H'dle €16,000.00 2m 4f

1st

3/1Fav

Tote €5.00 €1.80

2nd

2L

Kirbybroguelantern (IRE)

9/2

€1.10

3rd

2L

Charlie Yardbird (IRE)

9/1

€2.40

4th

9L

Swift Counsel (IRE)

12/1

€2.30

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