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Libras returns to winning ways

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The Pat Delaney trained Libras Child followed up a win in the last year's corresponding World Sports Promotions Handicap at Dundalk tonight, providing jockey Gillian Dawson with her second winner.

The 9yo gelding, previously successful over this 5f trip, finished strongly on the outer to lead close home for a half length win over Mister Thatcher with 7/2 favourite Imco Tendence back in third.

World Sports Promotions H'cap (Rated 45-60) €8,500.00 5f

1st

Libras Child (IRE) (11)

12/1

Tote €11.90 €3.00

2nd

0.5L

Mister Thatcher (IRE) (5)

25/1

€5.90

3rd

hd

Imco Tendence (IRE) (7)

7/2Fav

€1.90

4th

nk

Morrigan (IRE) (14)

8/1

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Gillian Dawson P Delaney

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