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Treble for McNamara & double for O'Brien as Hees Dynamite wins again

Hees Dynamite and Paddy O'BrienHees Dynamite and Paddy O'Brien
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Completing a treble for Eric McNamara and a double for Paddy O'Brien, Hees Dynamite justified 11/4 favouritism (from 7/2 early) in the Follow Us On Instagram @ Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle.

Registering a fifth career success and his third since August, the progressive Ocovango seven-year-old raced in mid-division early on, taking closer order in third with just over a circuit to go.

Travelling best and getting to the front before two out, the John Earls-owned bay quickly settled matters and drew clear approaching the final flight, ultimately easing to a four-and-three-quarter length success.

From 11s early, Roc My Haarth (9/2) filled the runner-up spot under Liam Quinlan for Ray Hackett, while Milanaway (25/1) was another 11-lengths away in third.

"He had been working well before Galway and worked really well again before today's race so we were quietly confident, although a little worried about the ground," McNamara, who was earlier successful with West Of Bally and Lenjoleur De Palma reflected.

"He ploughed his way through the ground and is an improving horse

"He'll go back over fences here at Christmas.

"The horses are all in great shape, they're all healthy and well and we now have to try and keep them that way. It has been a great day and I'm delighted for everyone."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

About Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.