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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Undeniable Alibi beginning to put it all together

Thu 15th Feb 2024, 14:11

Undeniable Alibi and Jack Kennedy Undeniable Alibi and Jack Kennedy
© Photo Healy Racing

Former point-to-point winner Undeniable Alibi grabbed his first 'track' success in the Derrygrath Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel.

This race was over the minimum trip and the 8/13 favourite came through to challenge and head Stickman with less than two furlongs to race.

The pair had a protracted battle with just one flight to jump, but Stickman gave best just before the last.

Undeniable Alibi had a new challenger in jumping it, though, as Whatsyourproblem made stealthy headway to close.

Jack Kennedy got into the drive position on the leader on the run-in and his mount was able to hold Whatsyourproblem (7/2) by a length for trainer Gordon Elliott. Stickman dropped two and three-quarter lengths back to third.

Kennedy said: "We were a bit disappointed with him in his bumper and first run over hurdles, but did it well today. We went a nice gallop for the way the ground is and jumped and travelled. 

"From riding him at home, you'd think he was a graded horse and obviously he needs to step forward from today, but hopefully he can."

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes

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.