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Racing's fickle wheel of fortune seems to have turned away from jockey 

When he went out for the first of two rides on this eight-race card he had ridden just ten winners from 171 rides this year, whereas in 2013 he rode 51 winners from 436 rides.

Liam Jones: strong ride to win on Four Dragons

Dragon battles to give freelance Jones a welcome winner

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