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Quick across the card double for Lennon

Howwoulduno (left) and Shane ButlerHowwoulduno (left) and Shane Butler
© Photo Healy Racing

The Liam Lennon trained Howwoulduno caused a 25/1 upset to win the opening O2 Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal today, scoring under a well timed ride from Shane Butler.

Butler produced the son of Desert King to lead at the final flight before staying on well to hold runner-up Old Pride on the run-in.

Afterwards Lennon's brother Deccy Lennon stated “we think he's a nice horse but he needs good ground. He could make a good two mile chaser in time – Shane (Butler) said he travelled and jumped brilliantly and also says to look after this horse. We'll never again run him on soft ground.”

Lennon added “we've also just had a winner at Enniskillen point to point five minutes ago (Withoutwings)!”

By Thomas Weekes, quotes from Michael Graham.

1st
25/1
Tote €34.80 €8.30
2nd
1L
11/4
€1.90
3rd
1L
10/1
€2.40
4th
0.5L
9/4
bf
0.75L
7/4Fav