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Hassett's Harry makes virtually all to win on the Hill

Wayne Hassett won on board Harry's Hill at Bellewstown. Wayne Hassett won on board Harry's Hill at Bellewstown.
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The Martin Hassett trained Harry's Hill made virtually all the running to record a second course and distance success in landing the Dolly's Bar & Pantry Handicap at Bellewstown.

A winner here two years ago, the admirable six-year-old broke smartly under Wayne Hassett, taking full advantage of his rails draw to lead early.

Pressing on entering the straight, the Heeraat gelding stayed on strongly from over a furlong out to hold Transcendental by half-a-length.

Recording an eight career success, Harry's Hill was giving jockey Wayne Hassett another crucial winner in his bid to become champion apprentice.

Martin Hassett said: "He's an absolute superstar! He was bought for 12 grand and he has won 130/140 thousand.

"We thought it wasn't a bad race, but he's super fast out even though I think Rory (Cleary on Navalny took him on there today.

"Plum draw in one and Wayne said to me 'I'm letting him roll'.

"In fairness, the handicapper has given us a chance as he has dropped him a couple of pounds. That obviously helped us - running well without getting there and this time we got there.

"There's a race in Navan coming up soon over five. He has never run well over six, but I would be half tempted to give him a run in the Bold Lad (at the Curragh). He's never got it before, but it is a big pot and he likes those!"

Additional reporting by Michael Graham.

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2nd
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About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.