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Cool Downey in control with Calm double

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The Harry Rogers trained Calm Bay probably went further than he has ever done to win a race when gaining a sixth handicap win at the minimum five furlongs trip in the Lougher Stables Handicap at Bellewstown today, completing a double for jockey Robbie Downey.

Downey, successful on No Fear half an hour earlier, elected to steer a wide course on the son of Medecis who eventually stayed on well for a comfortable win over Blueberry Gal

Roger later stated “I told Robbie (Downey) to stay out on the hurdle track and he did and it made the difference. Right by the hurdle course it's good ground but on the inside it's slow and it was a good ride and the plan worked for once!

“He's a good young lad and is well worth his claim.”

Quotes from Gary Carson

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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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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.