Riverboatman steams home for Crowley in maiden hurdle

FRANCES CROWLEY'S Riverboatman made an excellent debut over jumps with a clear-cut victory in the 1560 111222 Live UK Commentary three-year-old Maiden Hurdle at a wet Tipperary last night.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2004 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Confidently handled by Paul Carberry, the son of Lahib swept to the front over the second last, mastering the always prominent Grangehill Dancer.

Crowley has ambitious plans for her charge, clearly believing he has a real future at this game.

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