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High-flying Doyle on target again with newcomer Lucky Flight

BORRIS HOUSE 9-12-18.LUCKY FLIGHT and Luke Murphy win for trainer Mary Ellen Doyle.Photo Healy Racing.
Lucky Flight and Luke Murphy in action at Borris HouseCredit: Healy Racing

The red-hot form of the Ellen Doyle yard continued on Sunday, as she registered an across-the-card double which began with the success of newcomer Lucky Flight in the opening division of the Tattersalls Ireland four-year-old geldings’ maiden.

The son of Linda’s Lad made all in the hands of Luke Murphy and extended his lead when pulling clear of the field from the fourth-last fence to score by a distance.

“I am delighted with that as we were so unlucky at Corbeagh last week," Doyle said. "We were quite hopeful coming here. We thought he was looking good and we had a bit of a fancy for him, so I’m delighted with that run."

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