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06 Sept 2025

Carlow based trainer's son rides huge odds winner just days before Cheltenham

John Hanlon's son, Paddy rode a huge odds winner on a horse trained by his father at Carlisle

Carlow based trainer's son rides huge odds winner just days before Cheltenham

Trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon, PIC : Sportsfiles

As the Hanlon family prepare for huge race next week at Cheltenham, Paddy Hanlon son of the Carlow based trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon rode a huge 22/1 winner in Carlisle today. 

 After coming over the last hurdle in second Seasett made huge gains to win the race and narrowly pip Donald McCain trained horse Masked Crusader.

What a great way for the Hanlon's to get their eye in before next week's Gold Cup.

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