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Oliver gets more from 20-1 'surprise' winner Corri Lindo

Henry Oliver: had cause to smile after Corri Lindo's game success
Henry Oliver: had cause to smile after Corri Lindo's game successCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Corri Lindo held off the challenge of A Distant Place after a tussle up the straight to spring a 20-1 surprise in the 2m4½f handicap hurdle.

The ten-year-old, who cost £50,000 after winning a Kildorrery point-to-point in 2015, hung slightly right on the run-in but stayed on gamely to score by half a length in testing conditions.

"It was a bit of a surprise," said trainer Henry Oliver. "He worked well last week and has bounced back from a few little issues. He's got good form on that ground and is an old horse with plenty of ability.

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