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Heskin Magnificent for Hourigan

Tue 29th Sep 2009, 14:57

The opening Ballybride Mares Maiden Hurdle at Roscommon today went to the Michael Hourigan trained Amie Magnificent a seventh winner for the trainer's promising 7lb claimer Adrian Heskin.

The daughter of Mujahid chased the leaders, closed from the second last before moving through to lead approaching the final flight, staying on for a six lengths win over Sailon Silvergirl

Hourigan, who has spoken in glowing terms about Heskin on previous occasions, was not present for the win.

Ballybride Mares M'dn Hdle (DIV I) €7,500.00 2m

1st

Amie Magnificent (IRE)

8/1

Tote €6.20 €3.20

2nd

6L

Sailon Silvergirl (IRE)

10/1

€3.10

3rd

3L

Pay The Ferryman (IRE)

5/2

€1.80

4th

2L

Aliceaneileen (IRE)

6/4Fav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Michael Hourigan A Heskin

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