Upset at Thurles as Powerstation fails in Vendee Hurdle

Kerryhead Windfarm showed guts and determination to overturn odds-on favourite Powerstation under a strong ride from Davy Russell at Thurles.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2007 - 19:01

Kerryhead Windfarm showed guts and determination to overturn odds-on favourite Powerstation under a strong ride from Davy Russell at Thurles.

Trained by Adrian Maguire, the 3-1 winner attempted to make all the running in the Vendee Hurdle but two sloppy leaps at the business end threatened to thwart his best efforts.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Thurles Place: Vendee Hurdle Person: Davy Russell Person: Adrian Maguire Person: Russell Person: Maguire Person: Davy Organisation: Powerstation Organisation: Kerryhead Windfarm

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