Landmark win for Henderson

Nicky Henderson secured his first-ever seasonal century as Horseford Hill took the opening Towcester Racecourse Ladies Evening 29th May Maiden Hurdle today.

Landmark win for Henderson
Sun, 12 Apr, 2009 - 15:37

Nicky Henderson secured his first-ever seasonal century as Horseford Hill took the opening Towcester Racecourse Ladies Evening 29th May Maiden Hurdle today.

Sent off the 11-10 market-leader in the hands of Felix De Giles, the five-year-old travelled powerfully into the straight with his rider still tightly on the reins running to the second-last.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: HillPerson: HendersonPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Felix de GilesPerson: Raymond ToothEvent: Towcester Racecourse Ladies Evening 29th May Maiden HurdleOrganisation: Seven Barrows
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