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Fairytale win for 17-year-old Donegal jockey in Fairyhouse

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Fairytale win for 17-year-old Donegal jockey in Fairyhouse

It was very much a fairytale success at Fairyhouse yesterday for Luke McAteer as the Donegal native won his first race under rules from as many tries when he guided the Jim Bolger-trained Pirolo home in front in the Jogforjockies.ie Apprentice Handicap.

The 17-year-old proved his worth by holding off a host of challengers before passing the winning line in first place.

McAteer had ridden 30 pony race winners.

His mother, Caroline, was very proud…

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