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Seskin Flash one for the cameras in the north

Seskin Flash, right, touches down on the run-in before moving clearSeskin Flash, right, touches down on the run-in before moving clear
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Seskin Flash travelled smoothly on his way to victory in the Billie And Bertie FitzGerald Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick.

The 5/2 favourite made headway before three out and was swinging away as he came through to dispute the lead at the last.

Keith Donoghue sent him away on the run-in and the pair drew seven-and-a-half-lengths clear of Our Zebo (14/1). Cher Tara completed the placings in third at 4/1.

Philip Dempsey said: "He had a nice run in Naas and I'd say he built on it over the extra trip.

"The hood went on and, watching it down, I'll probably leave it off now. It just took him a while to get into the bridle. He can be free at home and that.

"We might run him again Thursday in Naas because he will probably get a hike for that. We'll see how he is."

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.