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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Fly Rory Fly gets the job done

Fri 5th May 2017, 19:21

Fly Rory Fly, near side, goes past Polymath in DownpatrickFly Rory Fly, near side, goes past Polymath in Downpatrick
© Photo Healy Racing

Fly Rory Fly the even-money favourite, got his head in front in the final furlong and saw off main market rival Polymath in the extended two mile five maiden hurdle in Downpatrick.

The runner-up was a 15/8 chance and couldn't respond so had to settle for second, beaten by three parts of a length. Sean Flanagan did the steering on the winner.

Trainer Noel Meade said: "He's lazy. I'd say he will probably be better jumping fences. He's a big horse but he does seem to handle the ground so I'd say we will keep going.

"I wouldn't be surprised if he does go over fences sooner rather than later. I wouldn't be surprised if he turned out in that novice hurdle at Kilbeggan next week either. We'll see how he is when he comes home. He wants a a really good gallop, the quicker they go the better."

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.