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Windsor provides Flanagan with a Double

Double Windsor and Sean Flanagan pictured on their way to victoryDouble Windsor and Sean Flanagan pictured on their way to victory
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After winning the feature on Le Martalin Sean Flanagan doubled-up on Double Windsor in the Michael Moore Mercedes-Benz & Volkswagen, Portarlington & Athlone Handicap Chase.

Successful at Clonmel last month, the David O'Brien trained six-year-old went up just five pounds for that win, and was sent off an easy to back 7/1 chance (from 5s) this evening.

Settled in rear, the son of Windsor Knot made progress from four out, and came with his challenge on the outer as they entered the straight.

He got to the front before the second last, and was ridden out from there to see off the challenge of the eleven-year-old Shake The Bucket (12/1) by half a length. Island Master (10/1) was another nine and a half lengths back in third, while the 7/2 favourite Better B Quick could only manage seventh.

O'Brien said afterwards: "These blinkers seem to have transformed him. I'm just thrilled with him. The owners have three and the three of them are running today.

"Icelip ran up to his form and they picked up E1,500 for it. They bought this fellow when the other owners were getting out of him. They are a great bunch of people and I’m delighted for them.

"He travelled so well today, lined-up and done everything right. Dropping him in with a fast pace, he seems to love passing horses.

"We’ll enjoy today and see what is coming up. The fresher he is, the better he is, so we will try that trick with him."

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.