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24 Oct 2025

IN PICTURES: Laois’ legendary Irish Grand National winner 'Our Duke' celebrated

Memorial chair unveiled to celebrate the beloved racehorse owned by the Cooper Family Syndicate from Camross

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Hogans Bar Coolrain was the venue on Thursday evening, December 5 as there was a chair unveiled to remember the 2017 Irish Grand National winning horse 'Our Duke'. The horse unfortunately passed away in April 2018 after it suffered a heart attack. The Cooper Family Syndicate owned the horse and jockey Robbie Power was the man in the saddle for the prestigious victory in Fairyhouse. Photographer Paul Dargan attended for the Leinster Express/ Laois Live.

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