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Article: Flying high on the thrill of the chase; Tony Smurthwaite talks to Betty Moran, owner of Grand National hero Papillon, who takes centre stage at today's Royal Dublin Show.(Sports)
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- The Racing Post (London, England)
- Article date:
- August 11, 2000
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BETTY MORAN, Pennsylvania millionairess, feted bloodstock breeder, and owner of Grand National winner Papillon, takes leave of her friend on the tarmac and negotiates the steps up to the plane that will fly her home.
On board she receives a warm welcome-she travels often and is used to the attention generally afforded to a lady who buys and sells horses for millions of dollars.
But before take-off she is brought to earth with a bump. "Is that Ted Walsh you were with?" inquires the wide-eyed stewardess. In Ireland, if you are with Ted Walsh prepare to be ...