O'Farrell caps memorable weekend as Dino Boy lands Scottish Borders National

DINO BOY and Conor OâFarrell (green) wins The Borders National fopr trainer Iain Jardine at Kelso 6/12/20Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723

Conor O'Farrell completed a treble when winning the Scottish Borders National with Dino BoyCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Conor O'Farrell capped a memorable weekend by landing the Scottish Borders National aboard 11-1 shot Dino Boy for trainer Iain Jardine.

The seven-year-old provided the final leg of a treble for the in-form jockey when finishing 15 lengths clear from Classic Escape, the 5-2 favourite Duc De Grissay having fallen at the last when in with a chance.

It was a poignant success for owner Raymond Anderson Green, who lost his wife Anita last month. They have owned a number of horses, including Merigo, won landed the Scottish Grand National in 2010 and 2012.

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Published on 6 December 2020inReports

Last updated 18:03, 6 December 2020

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