Westerner beats Irish challenge at Longchamp

The Elie Lellouche-trained Westerner beat off a strong British and Irish challenge to land the Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp this afternoon.

Westerner beats Irish challenge at Longchamp
Sun, 26 Oct, 2003 - 19:52

The Elie Lellouche-trained Westerner beat off a strong British and Irish challenge to land the Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp this afternoon.

Ireland’s top stayer Vinnie Roe was sent off favourite as he tried to repeat his 2001 success in the race – the French St Leger – and turning for home Dermot Weld’s triple Irish St Leger hero held every chance.

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