Horse Racing: Founder gives Procter first win in Britain for decade; STRATFORD.(Sports)

From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: June 19, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: by Will O'Hanlon

TONY PROCTER, who has plied his trade in the Channel Islands in recent years, showed that he still has what it takes to compete on the British circuit as he landed the featured handicap hurdle on Food-broker Founder for trainer David Elsworth.

This was Procter's first British success in ten years but the jockey, who is now attached to Elsworth's Newmarket yard, is hoping it will bring further opportunities in its wake.

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