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Stawell young gun Ash Cowen put in an impressive performance to claim his first sash at the Maryborough Gift meeting on News Year’s Day.<\/p>\n

The year got off to a tremendous start when Ash claimed victory in the under 20 years 800 metre final.<\/p>\n

Running off a 45 metre handicap, Ash had plenty of ground to make up on the out-markers.<\/p>\n

In the first lap Ash worked at a steady pace, overtaking several of his opponents and setting himself up for the final lap.<\/p>\n

“I could hear a couple of people behind me, but halfway through the last lap, I could see the front half of the group and just gave it my all,” he said.<\/p>\n

The youngster described a feeling of elation as he broke the ribbon to cross the finish line.<\/p>\n

“It felt like a dream, that sounds cheesy as, but it just felt great,” he said.<\/p>\n

Read the full story at\u00a0www.stawelltimes.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Picture: MARCUS MARROW
\nWords: GRACE BIBBY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Stawell young gun Ash Cowen put in an impressive performance to claim his first sash at the Maryborough Gift meeting on News Year’s Day. The year got off to a tremendous start when Ash claimed victory in the under 20 years 800 metre final. 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