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Dream start for MacAuley

Wed 25th Feb 2009, 14:38

Donal MacAuley who turned professional today got a dream start when winning The Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle aboard the Philip Rothwell trained Fairwood Bob

MacAuley a native of Cork was a successful Amateur riding 17 winners on the track and was also champion rider of The Fegentri Series. The 29 year old is based with Philip Rothwell and claims 5 pounds.

Martinstown Opportunity M'dn H'dle €10,500.00 2m 2f 110yds

1st

Fairwood Bob (IRE)

4/1

2nd

6L

Oh So Humbel (IRE)

5/1

3rd

7L

Emotional Melody (IRE)

10/1

4th

1.75L

An Innocent Man (GB)

4/5Fav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Philip Rothwell D MacAuley

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