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Johnny Lands a Punt

Thu 4th Jun 2009, 20:26

Dessie Hughes has his team in sparkling form and Johnny Two Keys landed a morning price gamble (16s into 7/1) in the Summer Evening BBQ Handicap Hurdle.

The Tom Curran-owned chestnut led three out and Roger Loughran's mount was clear from the next on his way to a four and a half length win over Waittillitellyou

Hughes said: "He is a full-brother to Florida Pearl. Chasing will be his game. He had everything right for him today. He ran well in Punchestown but the ground was heavy there."

Summer Evening BBQ H'cap H'dle (Rated 80-102) €8,500.00 3m

1st

Johnny Two Keys (IRE)

7/1

Tote €9.90 €2.20

2nd

4.5L

Waittillitellyou (IRE)

20/1

€4.90

3rd

3.5L

Third Level Tom (GB)

9/2Fav

€2.30

4th

5.5L

Cunninghams Folly (IRE)

16/1

€4.10

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