Hughes hits jackpot with 70/1 Thurles treble

DESSIE HUGHES stole the show at Thurles yesterday, completing a 70/1 treble with Rick, Western Charmer and Quiet Thought.

Hughes hits jackpot with 70/1 Thurles treble
Fri, 26 Nov, 2010 - 00:00
John Ryan

Having his first run since being pulled up on the track last February, Rick landed the Rock Of Cashel Hurdle in battling style from Aintree Grand National-bound Oscar Time and disappointing favourite Sivota.

In front before the third last, Rick was soon chased by the Martin Lynch-trained Paddy Power winner Oscar Time, carrying the colours of Robert Waley-Cohen for the first time and ridden by his son Sam, who will ride the gelding in the John Smiths Grand National net April.

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