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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Connor King, He's Got Rhythm

Fri 5th Jul 2013, 18:45

He's Got Rhythm stops The Alarm Clock He's Got Rhythm stops The Alarm Clock
© Photo Healy Racing

He’s Got Rhythm travelled smoothly into the race two furlongs out in the mile handicap and duly scored under Connor King, but not without a fright from The Alarm Clock

The 11/2 shot moved into contention just off pace-setting Cash Or Casualty and then eased ahead of that rival with a furlong and a half to run.

King, landing his ninth career victory, kept him up to his work as The Alarm Clock (7/1) and Conor Hoban flew down the outside to be beaten half a length. Xsquared (7/2) edged out 6/4 favourite Cash Or Casualty for third.

“He jumped well and travelled smartly and I probably got to the front a bit too soon,” seven-pound claimer Connor King commented afterwards.

David Marnane trains the eight-year-old who was winning for the 11th time.

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.