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Smullen strikes on Sparring

Fri 13th May 2011, 21:16

Sparring Partner benefitted from a strong Pat Smullen drive to break his duck in the 1m2f handicap at Dundalk.

The Rock Of Gibraltar gelding was produced with a strong run inside the final furlong to hit the front.

He stuck on gamely in the closing stages to hold stable-mate Word For Word by three-parts of a length, giving trainer Eddie Lynam a one-two.

"He deserved to win a race as he has been hitting the crossbar," said Lynam afterwards.

Dundalk Stadium on Facebook H'cap (Rated 47-65) €7,000.00 1m 2f 150yds

1st

Sparring Partner (IRE) (8)

4/1JFav

Tote €4.80 €2.10

2nd

0.75L

Word For Word (IRE) (10)

12/1

€3.40

3rd

nk

Try Freedom (IRE) (13)

9/1

€2.50

4th

1.25L

Cinderella Story (IRE) (5)

8/1

bf

1.5L

Johnnys Legacy (IRE) (9)

4/1JFav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Pat Smullen Edward Lynam

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