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Russell at his best

Fri 6th Aug 2010, 19:11

Davy Russell was at his best when winning the Ballyhack Beginners Chase aboard the Michael Hourigan trained Turf War

Russell who was in mid-division for most closed on the leaders approaching the straight.

The son of Sleeping Car kept on well under a strong drive to lead close home and deny 2/1 favourite Norther Bay by half a length.

Ballyhack Beginners S'chase €8,500.00 2m 1f

1st

5/2

Tote €3.10 €1.40

2nd

0.5L

Norther Bay (FR)

2/1Fav

€1.40

3rd

4.5L

Bachelor Affair (GB)

10/1

€2.10

4th

14L

King Rama (USA)

8/1

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Davy Russell Michael Hourigan

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