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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Little King Robin delivers at Downpatrick

Sun 11th Aug 2013, 18:20

Little King Robin, left, makes the best way home at DownpatrickLittle King Robin, left, makes the best way home at Downpatrick
© Photo Healy Racing

The complexion of the two mile seven maiden hurdle at Downpatrick changed completely when Mr Groocock was pulled up abruptly by Ruby Walsh after jumping three out in the lead.

This left Little King Robin in the lead and she was ridden clear from the next hurdle to win easily by seven lengths at 11/2.

Successful handler Colin Bowe said: “She’s been running consistently and maybe she was due. She’ll maybe got for a handicap hurdle next.

“Mark said it’s not firm out there so she wasn’t afraid to gallop down the hill. She’s by a good sire (King’s Theatre).” Ultra Light took second for Robbie Hennessy at 25/1 and 7/1 shot Hold The Fire completed the placings for Mark Fahey.

Little King Robin won a point-to-point in Tyrella in March before moving on to bumpers and maiden hurdles. She was second in her last appearance in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle to New River.

Native Court was a non runner due to sustaining a stone bruise.

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.