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Hopper makes all for shock win

Mon 6th Sep 2010, 18:48

Drain Hopper sprang a 20/1 shock when claiming the mares maiden hurdle at Roscommon under Pierce Gallagher.

The Patrick Cronin-trained mare bounced out in front and had her rivals struggling turning for home.

She kept on strongly in the closing stages to post a eight-length winning margin over Ella Watson

Winning trainer Cronin, from Doneraile in Cork, was not on hand to welcome back his winner.

Four Roads (Mares- P/A) M'dn H'dle €7,500.00 2m 4f

1st

Drain Hopper (GB)

20/1

Tote €72.80 €13.60

2nd

8L

Ella Watson (IRE)

8/1

€3.50

3rd

4.5L

Gentle Noel (IRE)

4/1Fav

€2.10

4th

14L

Minnie Wyse (IRE)

7/1

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