Gasparotto satisfied with Amstel Gold Race placing

Enrico Gasparotto (Astana)

Enrico Gasparotto (Astana) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Italy's Enrico Gasparotto (Astana) tried desperately to take second place behind Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) at Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, but was just beaten by Canada's Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) at the summit of the Cauberg.

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