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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Aretesone sheds his maiden tag for Walshs

Sun 30th Oct 2016, 13:22

Aretesone moves into contention at WexfordAretesone moves into contention at Wexford
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Ted Walsh's Aretesone (4/1) stayed on stoutly to prevail in the opening two and a half mile maiden hurdle at Wexford.

He was patiently ridden by Ruby Walsh with the pair in fifth coming round the home bend.

They jumped the penultimate flight in fourth before making good headway to get on terms at the last.

Aretesone kept on well along the run-in to beat 7/4 favourite Hidden Charmer into second by a length and three parts. Cresus De Grissay who did much of the front-running, was a further couple of lengths back in third at 16/1.

Ruby Walsh said: "It was quite a hot pace in Kilbeggan and he ran a bit keenly so dad gave him a break after that and freshened him up.

"He felt a stronger and better horse today. He has probably brought to the track what he has probably shown dad at home a few times.

"I'd say until it rains he probably will (keep him on the go) but I don't know as we hadn't discussed much further than today."

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.