Hensey hails Derby success

Curragh general manager Paul Hensey believes the first ever Irish Derby to take place on a Saturday evening has to go down as a big success.

Sun, 01 Jul, 2012 - 12:47

Curragh general manager Paul Hensey believes the first ever Irish Derby to take place on a Saturday evening has to go down as a big success.

The Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Classic, along with seven other races, were switched from their traditional Sunday afternoon slot, with the feature event concluding the card at 7.40pm.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Newmarket Place: Epsom Person: Hensey Person: Paul Hensey Person: Ronan Keating Person: Aidan O’Brien Person: Curragh Person: Camelot Person: Aidan Event: Irish Derby Event: Dubai Duty Free Event: Derby Event: 2000 Guineas Event: Investec Derby Organisation: Boyzone

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