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"He showed the grit & determination, he's a top class two mile chaser" - Niall Houlihan on Editeur Du Gite

"He showed the grit & determination, he's a top class two mile chaser" - Niall Houlihan on Editeur Du Gite
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Dungarvan jump jockey Niall Houlihan admits he's still coming to terms with the magnitude and significance of Saturday's Grade One success (the first of his career) in Cheltenham.

Houlihan featured on last night's "On The Ball" programme chatting to Gavin Whelan along with our Racing correspondent, Mark Phillips.

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The biggest victory of his career to date came aboard Editeur Du Gite at odds of 14/1 to land the Grade One Clarence House Chase at the famous English venue.

The former Brickey Rangers GAA player is experiencing a rich vein of form at the moment as he secured his 59th career win last Saturday, it's certainly one he won't forget in a hurry!

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Niall joined us for a chat to reflect on his wonderful victory, and I'm sure there are many more wins to come as the season progresses.

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