Central House outclasses rivals in opener

DESSIE HUGHES’ Central House got punters off to a flier when landing the opening Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel yesterday.

Central House outclasses rivals in opener
Fri, 15 Nov, 2002 - 00:00
Pat Keane

He was backed from 3-1 to 9-4 favourite and totally outclassed his rivals, under Kieran Kelly. Windfall tried to make all, but the winner cruised to the front on the approach to the second last.

Rob The Five attempted to close, but was always fighting a losing battle and there was six lengths between them at the line. Said Hughes: “I’m not sure where he will go next. We’ll give him a three weeks break and maybe he will run at Punchestown on Durkan weekend.’’

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: ClonmelPlace: PunchestownPlace: LeopardstownPlace: Gowran ParkPlace: Horner RocksPerson: Kieran KellyPerson: HughesPerson: Hardy EustacePerson: KellyPerson: Victor BoyPerson: Gerry KeanePerson: MackinusPerson: KeanePerson: Michael HouriganPerson: Barry GeragthyPerson: LesssaidthebetterPerson: HouriganPerson: Larry HoganPerson: Keith HadnetttPerson: Patrick SinnottPerson: CullenaghPerson: Paul CarberryPerson: Shay BarryPerson: KapokPerson: Tom CahillPerson: Mark GrantPerson: AkaliEvent: Cashel Maiden HurdleEvent: ChristmasEvent: Paddy Power Handicap ’ChaseEvent: Suir Handicap ’Event: Down RoyalEvent: Cahir Handicap HurdleEvent: Morris Oil ’ChaseEvent: Powerstown Demesne Handicap HurdleEvent: Fethard Handicap HurdleOrganisation: Central HouseOrganisation: INH Stallion Owners’Organisation: My Native Donegal
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