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Gordon Elliott lands Down Royal four-timer as Pied Piper claims day one feature

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Gordon Elliott lands Down Royal four-timer as Pied Piper claims day one feature

Gordon Elliott saddled four winners on the opening day of the Ladbrokes Festival of Racing at Down Royal on Friday. Pied Piper won the Grade Two WKD Hurdle by three-and-a-quarter lengths from David Garrick. American Mike made his debut and won in the opener. Henry De Bromhead’s Magical Zoe was a surprise 18/1 winner of Mares Novice Huddle. Mighty Potter (2/5) prevailed in Beginner”s Chase. Now Where Or When (4/2) won a Handicap Chase and Carnfunnock (9/4) edged out the Elliott-trained Better Days Ahead (1/3) in last race. The action continues tomorrow with the first race at 12.53.

Gordon Elliott lands Down Royal four-timer as Pied Piper claims day one feature.

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