Victory for Ireland in Hickstead Derby Meeting

Tipperary born Shane Breen chalked up Ireland's first victory at the weekend Derby Meeting in Hickstead, England, this afternoon.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2008 - 20:24

Tipperary born Shane Breen chalked up Ireland's first victory at the weekend Derby Meeting in Hickstead, England, this afternoon.

The 34 year-old British-based rider rode Carmel Ryan's Irish-bred bay stallion 'Royal Concorde' into first place in the Speed Derby, a notable seven seconds ahead of Belgian runner-up Nick Motmans.

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