Church Island triumphs for Hourigan

Veteran Church Island defied his advancing years to create a 20-1 surprise in the Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown.

Church Island triumphs for Hourigan
Sat, 24 Apr, 2010 - 16:23

Veteran Church Island defied his advancing years to create a 20-1 surprise in the Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown.

The 11-year-old stayed best of the 19 runners off a searing early pace to triumph for trainer Michael Hourigan and 7lb claimer Adrian Heskin.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: SandownPerson: HouriganPerson: Michael HouriganPerson: Adrian HeskinPerson: PirayaPerson: HeskinPerson: LacdoudalPerson: Hoo La BalooPerson: MonkerhostinPerson: Fairoak LadEvent: bet365 Gold CupOrganisation: ChurchOrganisation: Church Island
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