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Bill West<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almighty Will was the flag bearer for Liam Howley Racing when the Macedon Ranges thoroughbred enterprise began several years ago.<\/p>\n

The Kyneton-based trainer, with a large modern complex at Pipers Creek, describes six-year-old Almighty Will as \u201ctough, consistent and much-loved\u201d.<\/p>\n

After running second at Pakenham on July 28, Almighty Will gave Howley his first winner for the new racing season season at Sale on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The long trip paid dividends when the honest six-year-old, a $4.80 chance, was ridden well back in the field in the 1415m Happy Birthday Steve Harrap BM64 Handicap.<\/p>\n

Billy Egan hooked Almighty Will wide and he finished strongly to defeat topweight Legionaire by 0.2 lengths.<\/p>\n

This was the winner\u2019s sixth success from 33 starts, and took his career earnings to $137,500.<\/p>\n

Howley is thinking ahead to Spring Racing with some other well-credentialled gallopers in the local stables.<\/p>\n

At the Inglis Easter Sale, Howley secured three very well bred yearlings, with an eye to longer term success at a high level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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