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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Dash D'or grabs Dundalk gold

Fri 29th Nov 2019, 19:28

Grey horse Dash D'or prevails in a driving finishGrey horse Dash D'or prevails in a driving finish
© Photo Healy Racing

Kieran Cotter's Dash D'or (16/1) came home best in a bunch finish to the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap over six furlongs.

The six-year-old mare was well in contention on the outer turning for home and was ridden by Nathan Crosse with a furlong and a half to travel.

She rattled home to grab Shore Step in the closing stages but still had War Hero to worry about on her shoulder.

War Hero (8/1) stayed on strongly but lost the verdict by a short head. Shore Step was a head further away in third at 4/1, a neck in front of Nigg Bay in a race that would have delighted the handicapper.

Kieran Cotter said: “She just got it on the nod. I thought we were beaten again as we were second here last week (with Polly Douglas).

“She had been off form but was working well leading up to this race. She had a few issues and it just took a while to get them ironed out.

“She was sixth in this race last year off 6lb higher and beaten three lengths so we thought she would go very close. Nathan gave her a great ride as she is not straightforward.

“She goes on the surface and hopefully can pick up another one.”

The Stewards interviewed S.B. Kelly, rider of Shore Step, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found S.B. Kelly in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and having taken his record into account suspended him for one race day.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

1st
16/1
Tote €15.70 €3.00
2nd
shd
8/1
€2.90
3rd
hd
4/1
€1.60
4th
nk
7/1
bf
1.25L
7/2Fav
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.