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Hughes in double form

Fri 18th Jul 2008, 19:50

The in form Dessie Hughes yard celebrated a quickfire double this evening this time with the consistent Laura´s Light to win The Tommy Scanlon Bar & Restuarant Handicap Hurdle with conditional rider Ian McCarthy in the saddle for well known owner Fred Kenny.

Laura´s Light was ridden along and under pressure from 2 out but given a strong drive by McCarthy to pass the long time leader Allesandro close home and win by a good 2 lengths.

T.Scanlon Bar & Restaurant H'cap H'dle (Rated 81-102) €11,000.00 3m

1st

Laura's Light (IRE)

7/1

Tote €6.60 €2.10

2nd

2L

Allesandro (IRE)

7/1

€3.20

3rd

21L

Jacks Island (IRE)

33/1

€21.60

4th

4.5L

12/1

bf

2.5L

Third Level Tom (GB)

9/4Fav

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