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Emperor rules at Dundalk

Shabra EmperorShabra Emperor
© Photo Healy Racing

Shabra Emperor s 14/1 win in the Hen & Stag Packages At Dundalk Stadium Handicap at Dundalk this evening wasn't a surprise to everyone as his trainer Anthony McCann later admitted he "couldn't understand" the gelding's morning price of 25/1.

Ridden by Fran Berry, the son of Holy Roman Emperor came later and wide for his length win and a pleased McCann was refreshingly honest in his appraisal, saying "I was very keen on him and couldn't understand why he was 25/1 this morning!"

The trainer has made a good start in his career and regarding this his fifth winner, added "he travelled well but was a bit keen at the start as he was stepping back up to a mile.

"Fran gave him a superb ride and everything fell into place for him which it has to do. He'll probably go back on the turf now."

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Gary Carson

1st
14/1
Tote €13.10 €4.20
2nd
1L
4/1Fav
€1.50
3rd
0.5L
16/1
€5.50