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Lesser lights have their day in the sun

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Lesser lights have their day in the sun

Manchester City and Liverpool have access to more money than Manchester United. Money is king in sports. The might of money has crept into Gaelic games. Dublin football and Limerick hurling were successful because of significant investment in the counties. Horse racing is popular with the upper echelons of society, but it's also popular for the common man or woman. Easter Monday's Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse showed that lesser lights in horse racing can punch above their weight and enjoy their moment in spotlight. Dermot McLoughlin won the €500,000 feature race with 40/1 shot Lord Lariat.

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