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Espionage, glory and an Irish past: the absorbing, thrilling but forgotten tale of a sporting legend

Cork-born Duncan Hamilton was a key figure during a glorious era of motorsport and even won the iconic Le Mans race in 1953.

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Apr 7th 2019, 9:30 PM

Our 8/1 tip for the Galway Races today

Day Six and you’re still going strong, right horse fans?

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Aug 1st 2015, 8:14 AM