Lightning could strike twice in two days for Brisbourne

Mark Brisbourne: ended a long lean spell with Storm Lightning, who runs again on FridayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

There is a storm a brewing down by the seaside if Mark Brisbourne has his way after having been becalmed this year.

Storm Lightning could strike twice in 48 hours after getting Brisbourne off the cold list for 227 days without a winner – his last being Elle Rebelle, who had tried hard and just failed to perform the feat at the track the day before.

On Friday both the Law Abiding Citizens, who own the seven-year-old, will be cheering him on.

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Bruce JacksonReporter

Published on 4 August 2016inReports

Last updated 18:40, 4 August 2016

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