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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Walsh doubles up on Sherco

Sun 14th Jul 2013, 17:13

Sherco Sports jumping a hurdle on his way to victory
© Photo Healy Racing

Ruby Walsh completed a double at Sligo this afternoon when Sherco Sports claimed the second division of the two-and-a-half mile handicap hurdle.

Michael Hourigan 's charge powered home on the run-in to land the spoils under a strong drive.

The Fruits Of Love mare was going away in the closing stages to record a three-length victory over Pennys Tune

Hourigan wasn't at the track to welcome in his 12/1 winner, who had been well behind when unseating at the last on her previous start at Ballinrobe.

Ladies Day At Sligo 8th Aug. H'cap H'dle (Rated 80-95) (DIV II) €7,000.00 2m 4f

1st

Sherco Sports (IRE)

12/1

Tote €11.90 €3.00

2nd

3L

Pennys Tune (IRE)

4/1

€1.70

3rd

3L

13/2

€2.50

4th

8L

Doctor Woodfield (IRE)

14/1

bf

4.5L

Lady Geronimo (IRE)

7/2Fav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Ruby Walsh Michael Hourigan

About Gary Carson

Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.

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