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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Railway Tommy powers home in the north

Tue 17th Mar 2015, 18:25

Railway Tommy over the last in Down RoyalRailway Tommy over the last in Down Royal
© Photo Healy Racing

Railway Tommy with Barry Geraghty booked for the first time, saw out the three miles well in The Weatherbys Printing Handicap Hurdle at Down Royal.

The 4/1 favourite was held up before mounting his challenge two out. The headed Portrait King (13/2) pressed him from the last, but went down by two lengths. Sardinia was five lengths adrift in third at 12/1 from 16s.

Barry Geraghty commented: "He did it well. The ground was tacky, but he ground it out well."

Handler Peter Fahey said: "He probably does want a trip. He probably wants the ground not as heavy as it was over winter. He's getting his act together. He'll go for fences next year. The Two Six Six Syndicate are all relatives of mine - in laws."

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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.