Long Dog impresses as Oliver completes double

Promising newcomer Long Dog and Stephen Hero provided trainer Andy Oliver with a 90/1 double in Sligo last night.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2013 - 01:00
John Ryan

A gelded son of Notnowcato, the Chris Hayes-ridden Long Dog created a favourable impression on his debut in the Kilcawley Construction Sligo Maiden, powering clear in the straight to slam even-money favourite Thomas Edison by eight lengths.

The Oliver double was completed when Stephen Hero, ridden by apprentice Conor Hoban, landed the Tote Placepot Handeicap at the expense of Las Encinas.

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CourtsRacingPlace: SligoPlace: Las EncinasPlace: CurraghPlace: Pearl EaringPlace: WorcesterPlace: SouthwellPlace: Oranmore, Co GalwayPerson: Long DogPerson: OliverPerson: Stephen HeroPerson: Andy OliverPerson: Chris HayesPerson: Thomas EdisonPerson: Conor HobanPerson: David WachmanPerson: Tim DoylePerson: VasoniPerson: Pat MartinPerson: Niall McCullaghPerson: Billy LeePerson: Drinmoy LadPerson: LeePerson: GatamalataPerson: Andrew LynchPerson: HaranguePerson: Paul GilliganPerson: LynchPerson: Davy CondonPerson: Donatis CometPerson: Fergus HanleyPerson: Tom HoganPerson: Leigh RocheEvent: ToteEvent: 0 Auction RaceEvent: Tote Jackpot HandicapEvent: Sligo Champion HandicapEvent: Maiden Hurdle
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