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'He's a wee star' - Flying Moon scores another course victory for Smith
Mike Smith may have to start planning trips slightly further afield for his "wee star" Flying Moon following the four-year-old's third win at the course in the 1m½f handicap.
Successful a week earlier over the same course and distance, Flying Moon successfully repeated the dose under a penalty, but will need to head elsewhere for more opportunities with Hamilton's season coming to a close.
Ridden by Paddy Mathers, Flying Moon came clear by a length and a half and winning trainer Smith said on Racing TV: "Paddy knows him well and had him in the right place. He's turned out to be a superb horse, very versatile. He's a wee star."
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