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Walsh & McManus record double

Sat 14th Feb 2009, 14:58

Joe Crowley made a welcome return to winner's enclosure when Knock On The Head landed The Irish Stallions EBF Handicap Chase under Mark Walsh for owner J P McManus making it a double on the day for the jockey and owner.

Damian Bryne assistant trainer to Crowley said afterwards, "The yard has been under a bit of a cloud and we'll probably go for a similar type race for this lad."

Irish Stallion Farms EBF H'cap S'chase (Rated 0-123) €18,500.00 2m 4f

1st

Knock On The Head (IRE)

4/1Fav

Tote €4.90 €2.20

2nd

2.5L

Mustangsallyrally (IRE)

6/1

€2.30

3rd

1.5L

25/1

€11.80

4th

4.5L

The Bosses Nephew (IRE)

25/1

Jockeys Trainers Joseph Crowley Mark Walsh

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