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For Bill makes 70K

A strong 2011 sales season for Goffs finished on a high note with a vibrant December National Hunt Sale that saw turnover increase by 61%, average up 40%, median up by 88% and a highest price of €70,000 that more than doubled last year’s sale topper. Turnover for the full year at Goffs increased by 20% while average rose by an impressive 31% over 2010 figures.

10.37PM

Pittoni set for International

Irish raider Pittoni is set to contest the StanJames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.

4.48PM

Flynn successful with Mister Music Man appeal

Trainer Pat Flynn was successful in his appeal against the punishment handed out to him following Mister Music Man's run at Wexford on October 30th.

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Much to look forward to with Venture Capital

Venture Capital became the fifth winning favourite on the card (the other two winners Bog Warrior and Voler La Vedette were second market choice) when the well-touted newcomer showed himself to be an exciting prospect in taking the concluding O'Doherty's Audio & Video (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Fairyhouse.

3.51PM

Tom lands the punt under Jimmy for Paul

Three weeks ago the Paul Flynn team got the 'each-way' money when the gambled-on Moon Dice finished fourth in the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham but a big punt was landed by a horse from the County Longford stable at Wolverhampton tonight when Limpopo Tom won the huk-valves.co.uk Handicap under Jimmy Fortune.

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