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Launch Time wins for second time at Leopardstown

Launch Time won second race at Leopardstown Launch Time won second race at Leopardstown
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Having recorded his sole previous win at the same track, the Cian Hughes trained Launch Time doubled up when landing the Carnival de Leop Handicap at Leopardstown.

Sent off 7/2 under Colin Keane, the four-year-old was always prominent, tracking the leaders in the first half of the field.

Pushed along to close entering the straight, Launch Time came through to lead over 150 yards out, keeping on well for a half-length win.

Cian Hughes said: "I just wasn't happy with him the last day. He was a bit quiet for a week after the race. I thought the first-time visor would work and back a bit in trip. I'm delighted with that. We might squeeze another one out of him. He just had one disappointing run here when the ground was soft. I wasn't sure what happened, he just kind of emptied out. It's great to get a nice win like this."

1st
7/2
Tote €4.50 €1.40
2nd
0.5L
15/2
€2.60
3rd
nk
18/1
€4.80
4th
shd
12/1
€3.60
bf
nk
3/1Fav
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.

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