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# bittersweet victory

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'I won the fight and didn't get the recognition but that's the way boxing is going. It's sickening'

Christina Desmond knows she should have won more than European bronze in Sofia last week but isn’t letting a contentious judge’s decision deter her ambitions of reaching the top.

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Nov 27th 2016, 8:00 PM

# bittersweet victory

Peter Casey wins, won't be having 'f**king sex' tonight

The horse trainer enjoyed more success today, as Flemenstar triumphed at the Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase.

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Mar 11th 2012, 6:11 PM