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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Down Ace to the fore in Down Royal

Fri 26th Dec 2014, 14:55

Down Ace well clear in Down RoyalDown Ace well clear in Down Royal
© Photo Healy Racing

Noel Meade's Down Ace readily scored in Down Royal's opening two-and-a-half-mile beginners' chase.

The 3/1 chance asserted before the last in the hands of Ger Fox and put 13 lengths on 13/8 favourite Empire Of Dirt (from 3/1 this morning).

Owner Paul Sullivan said: "That was a fantastic performance across the big fences. I'm delighted with that. She had no problem with the ground, she has done it before in the UK particularly in Bangor on heavy ground.

"It was either here or Leopardstown. She's consistently getting better in her races. I'll have to talk to Noel about where she goes next, but we'll keep her going."

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.