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Nans View clung on for a narrow success in the Guinness Handicap at Galway.<\/p>\n

The feature event on day four of the Festival developed into a real battle up the straight, with Cloud Seeker and Nans View having raced prominently throughout and plenty of challengers seemingly lining up in behind.<\/p>\n

However, 12-1 shot Nans View was incredibly game in the hands of Leigh Roche, entering the final furlong with a slight advantage before Cheeky Wink and Acapulco Bay both charged through in the dying strides.<\/p>\n

Nans View was a head in front on the line though, with Cheeky Wink taking second, half a length ahead of Acapulco Bay.<\/p>\n

\"ConnectionsConnections of Nans View following her win on Friday evening (PA)<\/p>\n

Winning trainer Jarlath Fahey said: \u201cI thought halfway up the straight we were there, the last 50 to 100 yards was very terrifying!<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is game and she did hang on well in fairness. It was a brilliant ride by Leigh.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShe was second here last year and she had won over a mile and a half in the last race of the year (in October).<\/p>\n

\u201cThat day Ronan (Whelan, jockey) said she could be a premier handicap filly next year, so it was half in our mind from then and we were minding her.<\/p>\n

\u201cA few things went wrong and the yard hasn\u2019t been in form all year. They are running well but they aren\u2019t winning. We minded her for here and thankfully it worked out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TurnpikeTurnpike Trip on his way to Galway glory (PA)<\/p>\n

Turnpike Trip defied his veteran status with a game victory in the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase.<\/p>\n

Out of action for three years before returning in May, Charles Byrnes\u2019 11-year-old had failed to make an impact in two starts but roared back to winning form as a 20-1 chance in the hands of the trainer\u2019s son, Philip.<\/p>\n

Turnpike Trip was in the front rank for much of the race and looked to be beaten when headed at the last, only to rally for a length-and-a-half victory over Antrim Coast.<\/p>\n

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\"TurnpikeTurnpike Trip and winning connections (PA)<\/p>\n

The winning trainer said: \u201cIt\u2019s great to get the win here. I\u2019ve been coming here for years and I\u2019ve had a few winners but it\u2019s a very hard place to win.<\/p>\n

\u201cPhilip said he got in under the second last and the last and lost momentum a small bit but he really powered up the hill then.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a brilliant feeling, especially that Philip rode it. Unfortunately the owner (Peter Acheson) couldn\u2019t make it here today but it\u2019s a great feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Intense Approach (13-2) made a victorious start over fences in the Guinness Beginners Chase while Mighty Danu was an 11-1 debut winner in the James\u2019s Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden.<\/p>\n

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