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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Sheehy doubles up on Goa Gajah

Fri 17th Jun 2022, 20:44

Goa Gajah delivers under Mikey SheehyGoa Gajah delivers under Mikey Sheehy
© Photo Healy Racing

First-reserve Goa Gajah got a run in the median auction maiden at Down Royal and brought up a double for Mikey Sheehy.

Joseph O'Brien 's charge went off 85/40 favourite and made all over seven furlongs while racing wide.

He hit the line two and a half lengths clear of stablemate Lakota Seven (7/1) who was making his debut. Woodcock Flight (17/2) was half a length further back in third.

Sheehy said: "There was no pace on early so I had to make my own race. I was adamant to get him out middle to stands' side and he did it the hard way.

"He was green and raw but there was nothing around me to take me anywhere. It was a nice performance and he quickened up nicely.

"He has taken a massive step forward from his first run. Hopefully he keeps improving."

Sheehy was also successful on Eddie Lynam's Collective Power (3/1f)

1st
85/40Fav
Tote €3.20 €1.30
2nd
2.5L
7/1
€2.00
3rd
0.5L
17/2
€3.40
4th
0.5L
50/1
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.