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Sat 06 Jun 2008Scaling the heights in his own way
Brian O'Connoron the career of Kevin Manning, who hopes to land the Epsom-Curragh Derby double on New Approach if the horse is passed fit.
KEVIN MANNING is no lover of the limelight a la Frankie Dettori. Whereas the Italian relishes attention on the back of his racecourse endeavours, the Irishman actively discourages it, which places him in a bit of a dilemma this weekend. With New Approach a hot favourite to complete the Epsom-Curragh Derby until last night's late injury scare, a dramatic "will he - won't he run" episode today means the 41-year-old is at the epicentre of the racing world's focus.
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