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Happy Dreams brings up Limerick double for O'Keeffe

Happy Dreams and Sean O'KeeffeHappy Dreams and Sean O'Keeffe
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Jockey Sean O'Keeffe recorded a double on the card as Happy Dreams landed the BRC McMahon Reinforcements Handicap Chase at Limerick.

Narrowly denied over hurdles at Cork earlier this month, the Michael McDonagh-trained gelding was sent off 9/5f to go one better.

Tracking the leaders after three out, the eight-year-old, who is also owned by McDonagh, came through to lead at the penultimate fence.

Staying on well, the eventual winner held the late run of Kilbrin Rocco by one-and-a-quarter lengths.

Michael McDonagh reported: "That is his fifth time winning here and he loves this track. He went through a bad time for a while but is back to himself now and he is tough as nails.

"He is a lovely horse to train, he gives no trouble and is an old pet at home.

"He won the Tim Duggan Chase two years ago and he is declared to run again in two day's time from out of the handicap, so if he is ok he'll run again.

"I'm based out the road (in Cratloe) and I'd prefer winning here today than in Kempton even!"

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.