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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Red-letter day for jockey McConville

Fri 5th Mar 2021, 18:09

Daire McConville drives Boogily Lane home in FairyhouseDaire McConville drives Boogily Lane home in Fairyhouse
© Photo Healy Racing

Daire McConville booted home his first racecourse winner on his father's Boogily Lane (16/1) in the final race at Fairyhouse - the second division of the two and a half mile handicap hurdle.

The grey gelding, in first-time cheekpieces, took over from Wa Wa after the third last and was on good terms with himself approaching the final quarter of a mile.

He was strongly pressed by Anigua Son after jumping two out but increased the margin at the final flight which he jumped nicely.

The 10-year-old was then driven six lengths clear of the 22/1 runner-up. Getaway Goldie was another three parts of a length back in third at 17/2.

Jockey McConville (23) said: “I’ve ridden eight point-to-point winners but that’s my first winner on the track.

“I’m still at university and just ride out at the moment for my father (Stephen).”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

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.