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Johnny Murtagh trains first Classic winner as Sonnyboyliston strikes to win Irish St Leger

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Johnny Murtagh trains first Classic winner as Sonnyboyliston strikes to win Irish St Leger

Sonnboyliston won the Irish St Leger at the Curragh on Sunday. It was the first Classic for trainer Johnny Murtagh. The four-year-old won by three lengths from Twilight Payment. Johnny's stable companion Baron Samedi finished third. The St. Lege was part of the Champions Weekend. There were a record crowds at Irish racecourses. Native Trail and Discoveries had earlier advertised their 2022 Classic claims. Ben Coen is Johnny and Johnny’s No 1 jockey. He has won at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood this season.

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