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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Golden Ferret a cosy winner in north

Fri 6th May 2022, 21:01

Golden Ferret puts in a good jump behind Hollybank KingGolden Ferret puts in a good jump behind Hollybank King
© Photo Healy Racing

Paddy O'Hanlon rode his third winner of the new National Hunt season on Golden Ferret in the extended two mile three handicap chase at Downpatrick.

He steered the 9/2 shot to the front before the second last and pair moved clear by the final fence.

Golden Ferret was well in charge on the run-in but was heavily eased down to score by three parts of a length from Follow The Crowd (7/1). Shantou Sisu was another three and three quarter lengths back in third at 9/1.

O'Hanlon said: "He has done it well. Paul (Stafford) was confident enough beforehand and said to get him in a rhythm and get him jumping.

"I was a bit afraid now hitting the front too early but, in fairness to him, he has kept going well. He was pricking his ears going to the line."

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.