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Halford´s Hotspur at Fairyhouse

Thu 17th Jul 2008, 19:45

Division 1 of The Club Fundraising Events Handicap was won by the inform Michael Halford team with Hotspur owned and bred by Gerard Callinan.

Shane Foley who was in the saddle settled his mount in mid-division and improved to lead over 1f out and kept on well to win by 2 1/2 lengths.

Shane ´Dusty´ Foley who is from Kilkenny and works full time for the trainer is enjoying a great season with 7 winners so far this season.

Club Fundraising Events H'cap (Rated 45-65) (DIV I) €8,500.00 1m 1f

1st

Hotspur (IRE) (13)

12/1

Tote €23.50 €4.00

2nd

2.5L

Precious Citizen (USA) (15)

14/1

€7.60

3rd

shd

Spilletta (IRE) (1)

16/1

€3.30

4th

1L

Confirm (IRE) (8)

14/1

€3.40

bf

1.25L

Sweet Surprise (IRE) (6)

3/1Fav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers M Halford Shane Foley

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