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Bachelor scores up North

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Published at May 20, 2011, 18:32

The Colin McBratney trained Bachelor Lad made all for a game win in the opening Viva Las Vegas at Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle at Downpatrick this evening.

Ridden by Andrew McNamara, the son of Bach needed to battle on the run-in to hold the challenge of Gold Sensation

Afterwards McBratney stated “that was long overdue. Andrew has ridden him three times and has done a great job with him.”

“The ground couldn’t be quick enough for him, he jumps well and will go novice hurdling now before going chasing later this year.”

Thomas Weekes

Viva Las Vegas at Downpatrick M'dn H'dle €7,500.00 2m 2f 50yds

1st

Bachelor Lad (IRE)

7/4Fav

Tote €1.00 €1.00

2nd

0.75L

Gold Sensation (IRE)

5/1

€1.00

3rd

12L

Tulla Emerald (IRE)

16/1

€1.00

4th

3.5L

Pretty Valira (IRE)

6/1

Andrew McNamara C McBratney Ireland Jockeys Trainers

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