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Duckadilly delivers birthday joy for McCullagh in Leopardstown

Duckadilly gave young Curragh trainer Danny McLoughlin his first Group-race success

Duckadilly and Scott McCullagh win for trainer Danny McLoughlin Pic: Healy Racing

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 - 18:26

John Ryan

Duckadilly gave young Curragh trainer Danny McLoughlin his first Group-race success and rider Scott McCullagh a 27th birthday present when landing the Group 3 Xin Gin Irish EBF Brownstown Stakes in Leopardstown.

The five-year-old mare, a listed winner at Navan already this season, fought off favourite Phenomenal Filly by a half-length with 83-rated Nancy J earning valuable black type in third spot.

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