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Coolcullen claims Cuchulainn Crystal Handicap

Fri 17th Apr 2009, 21:09

Jim Bolger's Coolcullen Times proved too strong for five rivals in the Cuchulainn Crystal Handicap at Dundalk tonight, completing a double of course handicap wins in a week.

Ridden by Kevin Manning, the son of Rock Of Gibraltar was held up in fifth early on, but eventually got to the front inside the final furlong, scoring a half length win over Curling Bird

Bolger was absent for what was his 13th winner of the new Flat season.

Cuchulainn Crystal H'cap €22,500.00 1m

1st

Coolcullen Times (IRE) (1)

7/4

Tote €2.80 €1.50

2nd

0.5L

Curling Bird (GB) (6)

10/1

€2.50

3rd

3L

Imco Spirit (IRE) (5)

11/10Fav

4th

0.75L

Redera (IRE) (2)

14/1

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Jim Bolger Kevin Manning

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