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Geraghty continues good run

Wed 3rd Sep 2008, 17:03

The opening race this afternoon was won by James Halpin's Noble Commander ridden by the inform Barry Geraghty in the colours of The Tough Time Syndicate.

Geraghty fresh from his double on Sunday at Killarney is due to take up his new role as jockey to Nicky Henderson in the coming weeks taking over from the retired Mick Fitzgerald.

Ulster Bank Business Banking EBF MdnHdle €12,500.00 2m 4f

1st

Noble Commander (IRE)

3/1Fav

Tote €2.80 €1.50

2nd

3L

The Patriarch Game (IRE)

7/2

€1.40

3rd

0.75L

Global Position (IRE)

7/1

€2.00

4th

2.5L

Anois Na Riamh (IRE)

33/1

€9.80

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Barry Geraghty James Halpin

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