Treble for Walsh as Hourigan gets back on track with double

FORMER champion Ruby Walsh proved the star of the show at Kilbeggan last night, completing a superb treble, with two of his winners provided by back-in-form Co. Limerick trainer Michael Hourigan.

Treble for Walsh as Hourigan gets back on track with double
Tue, 24 May, 2005 - 01:00

Their first victory came when odds-on favourite Glacial Moss eventually forged clear of market rival Verchoyles Lad to win the Leinster Petroleum Hurdle.

After a long duel Glacial Moss drew away approaching the final flight and eventually scored by seven lengths.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: KilbegganPlace: Co. WestmeathPlace: WanganuiPlace: Glenduff BridgePlace: LimerickPlace: LeicesterPlace: WindsorPlace: NewmarketPerson: WalshPerson: HouriganPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Michael HouriganPerson: LadPerson: JulianPerson: Martin BrassilPerson: Barrack BusterPerson: Flagey LanePerson: Bothar NaPerson: Jamie CoddPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Joey ElliotPerson: Joanna MorganPerson: Johnny MurtaghPerson: Amanda PerrettPerson: John TerryPerson: Chocolate CaramelPerson: Nicky MackayPerson: MurtaghPerson: Stan MoorePerson: Shadow JumperPerson: PearlPerson: Jamie SpencerPerson: SpencerPerson: Michael StouteEvent: Leinster Petroleum HurdleEvent: GardensEvent: Park Handicap HurdleEvent: ChaseEvent: Rocking ShipEvent: Usher Cup Handicap ChaseEvent: Gala CasinosEvent: Racehorse Promotion HandicapEvent: Pytchley Maiden StakesEvent: Hickling Selling StakesEvent: Vodafone OaksEvent: Coronation CupEvent: Maiden StakesOrganisation: Co. LimerickOrganisation: VerchoylesOrganisation: Glacial MossOrganisation: Fay BookmakersOrganisation: Chelsea
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