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Hezahunk makes all for a 50/1 victory

Hezahunk, centre, rewards his backers at a big priceHezahunk, centre, rewards his backers at a big price
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Pat McKenna's Hezahunk sprang a 50/1 surprise off the front in the DundalkStadium.com Handicap over six furlongs.

He was quick away for Patrick McGettigan and made all before holding Jackandthefox (10/3) by half a length.

McGettigan, sporting the Canter Club Syndicate colours, said: "He jumped very well. I had an okay draw in six, but around here you have to be sharp away to get into the position you want.

"He took me everywhere and I couldn't believe how well I was going turning in.

"He's just a horse you have to keep very sweet and thank God it worked out well today.

"Definitely (first-time cheekpieces helped), it is something different from the usual visor he has on. Thank God it paid off."

This was Hezahunk's second career success with the other one coming in a C&D claimer last September.

1st
50/1
Tote €77.80 €10.60
2nd
0.5L
10/3
€2.60
3rd
0.75L
3/1Fav
4th
1.75L
11/2
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.