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'Tough' Dinnie's Vinnie one for the Dempseys

Dinnie's Vinnie, left, jumps the last on his way to victoryDinnie's Vinnie, left, jumps the last on his way to victory
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Dinnie's Vinnie repelled the challenge of the favourite, Concordin , to win the extended three mile handicap chase in Roscommon for father and son Philip and Luke Dempsey.

The 7/1 chance appeared vulnerable coming to the last fence as Concordin unleashed his challenge between horses.

Dinnie's Vinnie jumped the last slightly ahead while the 3/1 jolly was less than fluent.

The 10-year-old was ridden out on the run-in to account for Concordin by three parts of a length.

Buck Dancing , who was nibbled at in the market from 12/1 to 9/1, was five lengths away in third.

Philip Dempsey said: "It's great. He battled great and, though he's my own son, he gave him a great ride. He threw everything at him.

“He's a tough horse and they suit each other. He's had a great season. They get on great together.

“You're always tempted to keep going and we'll see if we see something or if the ground changes.

“He has been in a good while and has raced every month since September. He probably deserves a break.

“I haven't too many for the summer so it would be good to keep the numbers up and get a few days out.

“Luke thought he'd handle this track but I wasn't sure.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.