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Glenstal Abbey keeps punters happy

Thu 21st May 2009, 19:30

The Charlie Swan trained Glenstal Abbey justified favouritism when running out 5 ? length win of The Summer BBQ Evening June 12th Maiden Hurdle with David Casey doing the steering for owner JP McManus.

Winning trainer Swan said afterwards, "He just loves jumping and he'll make a real chaser in time. We will keep him over hurdles for the time being and maybe try pick up a winner's of one for him next."

Summer BBQ Evening June 12th Mdn Hdle €8,000.00 2m 4f

1st

Glenstal Abbey (IRE)

1/1Fav

Tote €2.30 €1.10

2nd

5.5L

2/1

€1.10

3rd

0.75L

Winter Stage (IRE)

20/1

€3.10

4th

9L

If I Had Him (IRE)

16/1

€3.00

Ireland Jockeys Trainers David Casey C Swan

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