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Melissa Jones

Sawbuck makes history to become biggest priced winner at 300-1 - as lucky backer cashes in

Sawbuck became the biggest priced jumps winner in racing history with a 300-1 score at Punchestown.

The huge outsider shocked the opposition in the Bar One Racing Quick Deposit & Withdraw Maiden Hurdle. Conor O'Dwyer's charge had shown very little in his previous six races, including two over obstacles. But he jumped soundly in the main to thwart market leaders Ballybawn Belter and Vocito (100-30 favourite).

Sawbuck took an early lead and was headed at the fourth flight, however he was guided back to the front by the trainer's son and jockey Charlie O'Dwyer, where he determinedly remained by a couple of lengths.

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