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Crowe wins opener at Wexford

Sat 29th Nov 2008, 13:27

The opening race this afternoon at Wexford, The Slaney Maiden Hurdle was won by the Edward O'Grady trained Wright Flyer with Alan Crowe doing the steering for owner Miriam Cotter.

Crowe raced the Accordian gelding in behind the leaders, took closer order travelling well 3 out, led from 2 out and stayed on well to win by a comfortable 8 lengths.

Slaney M'dn H'dle €8,500.00 2m 2f

1st

Wright Flyer (IRE)

5/2

Tote €3.90 €2.10

2nd

8L

I Will Ya (IRE)

20/1

€19.30

3rd

6L

Special Deal (IRE)

7/1

€1.50

4th

0.5L

Blazing Beacon (IRE)

16/1

bf

4.5L

Lilywhitedancer (IRE)

11/8Fav

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