Double keeps Allan happy

Jockey David Allan’s disappointment at missing out on a ride at Royal Ascot at York tomorrow was tempered somewhat when he completed a 28-1 double on No Grouse and Grandad Bill at Thirsk today.

Double keeps Allan happy
Mon, 13 Jun, 2005 - 19:12

Jockey David Allan’s disappointment at missing out on a ride at Royal Ascot at York tomorrow was tempered somewhat when he completed a 28-1 double on No Grouse and Grandad Bill at Thirsk today.

No Grouse (12-1) was making it two wins from four starts this season in the Dove Handicap, but it was a desperately close call.

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