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Coach Gordon Elliott had six winners on the opening day of racing at Down Royal however was denied a clear sweep within the Handicap Chase.
After 4 opening wins, Gordon’s three horses had been defeated by Philip Byrnes on Do not Go But within the Handicap Chase.
Victory for Discovered a Fifty within the Rookies Chase and a win for Firefox within the Flat Race cemented a well-known day for Irish coach Elliott.
Jack Kennedy rode 4 of Elliott’s winners at Down Royal.
Previous to Do not Go But’s shock victory, Elliott had tasted victory within the opening race of the day with Zefiro Dodville within the Maiden Hurdle.
Kennedy and Searching Brook triumphed within the Handicap Hurdle earlier than Brighterdaysahead gained the Novice Hurdle for an Elliott hat-trick.
Irish Level gained the Bottlegreen Hurdle as Kennedy made it a hat-trick of wins.
Racing continues at Down Royal on Saturday with the characteristic race the Grade One Champion Chase.
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