Snail shows he's no slouch as he makes winning debut

It was perhaps tempting fate to name a horse Brian the Snail, but it is a name well worth remembering for the son of Zebedee proved he is no slouch by making a winning debut in the 5f juvenile maiden.

Owned and trained by Richard Fahey, his reputation preceded him when he was sent off favourite at 2-1 and came home strongly to win by a length under Tony Hamilton.

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Colin Russell

Published on 15 September 2016inReports

Last updated 19:11, 15 September 2016

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