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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Plinth made to work hard at Navan

Sun 19th May 2013, 17:30

Plinth sheds hid maiden tag at NavanPlinth sheds hid maiden tag at Navan
© Photo Healy Racing

Jockey Joseph O’Brien brought up a Navan double for his father Aidan and himself when guiding Plinth home by half a length in the mile and five maiden at Navan.

The 5/4 favourite hit the front over a furlong out, but was hard pressed all the way to the line by his market rival Mourani (7/4) on the inside. John Oxx’s Mourani had led throughout and didn’t give best until late on.

Jim Bolger’s Teocht kept on well into third to be beaten a length by the winner at odds of 12/1.

Plinth was nicely backed this morning from 9/4 to 6/4. Joseph O’Brien commented: “He’s improving with racing and got to the front a bit soon.”

Plinth holds an entry in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot.

1st
5/4Fav
Tote €2.40 €1.30
2nd
0.5L
7/4
€1.80
3rd
0.5L
12/1
4th
7.5L
25/1
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.