Emmpat proves versatility as new track gets off to a flier

EMMPAT has to be one of the most versatile horses in training at the moment and he pulled off a thrilling victory in the feature race at the opening meeting of Dundalk’s new all-weather track yesterday.

Mon, 27 Aug, 2007 - 01:00
Nick Robson

Sent off a 12-1 chance for the MCR Group European Breeders Fund August Handicap, the Charlie Swan-trained nine-year-old benefited from a strong Billy Lee drive to get up by a head from All The Good in the €75,000 contest.

Winner of the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr in April, Emmpat was bouncing back to form after being pulled up on testing ground at Tipperary and Galway.

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CourtsRacingPlace: DundalkPlace: AyrPlace: EmmpatPlace: TipperaryPlace: GalwayPlace: DubaiPlace: BritainPlace: CurraghPlace: AmericaPerson: EmmpatPerson: Charlie SwanPerson: Billy LeePerson: SwanPerson: Ado McGuinnessPerson: VictramPerson: Howard JohnsonPerson: McGuinnessPerson: OsterhasePerson: An TadhPerson: Gerard ButlerPerson: Pat SmullenPerson: Benwilt BreezePerson: Kieren FallonPerson: Senor BennyPerson: Ger LyonsPerson: LeandrosPerson: Johnny MurtaghPerson: Michael HalfordPerson: VictoriaPerson: MurtaghPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: O’BrienEvent: MCR Group European Breeders Fund August HandicapEvent: MCR Steelworks RaceOrganisation: Goffs MillionOrganisation: MCR Personnel EBF Maiden
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