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Jackson at his best

Fri 21st Aug 2009, 18:23

Shane Jackson was at his best when holding off Shamiran and Davy Russell to land the Athlone (C&G) Maiden Hurdle aboard 10/1 shot Urban Gale from the Philip Rothwell stable.

Jackson raced the City Of Honours gelding in behind the leaders, on terms from 3 out, improved to lead entering straight and kept on well under a strong drive to win by 3/4 length.

Athlone (C&G) M'dn H'dle €7,500.00 2m

1st

Urban Gale (IRE)

10/1

Tote €8.20 €1.90

2nd

0.75L

3/1

€1.40

3rd

8L

10/3

€2.20

4th

9L

Farmaland (IRE)

16/1

bf

10L

Street Legal (GB)

5/4Fav

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