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Ferris doubles up in Down

Aviatore completed a double for Martin FerrisAviatore completed a double for Martin Ferris
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Jockey Martin Ferris rolled back the years somewhat when recording a double on the David Finn trained Aviatore in the Joe Rea Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick today.

Ferris held the son of Tiger Hill up in the early stages before making steady headway to lead after the final flight, staying on well for a five and a half lengths win over Baby's Hot

Twenty eight year old Ferris, from Cork, later revealed his previous double was gained at this venue in May 2006 when Aviatore, then in the care of Gerry Cully, made up the opening leg of his double.

About Tom Weekes
A lifelong racing fan, Tom began writing point to point reports in 2002 and has reported for irishracing.com since 2003, when he joined Irish Racing Services - since taken over by the Press Association. Has ridden a point to point winner and won the 2018 Irish Field Naps Table.