Beecher claims famous Hickstead Derby win

Paul Beecher yesterday claimed the famous Hickstead Derby for only the 13th time for Ireland in its 52-year history.

Mon, 25 Jun, 2012 - 01:00
John Tynan

In doing so, the Waterford rider ended an eight-year British winning streak at the renowned West Sussex fixture.

Beecher picked up €42,000 for his win, which came with the home-bred Loughnatousa W B.

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