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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Snapraeterea keeps up the gallop

Tue 18th Aug 2020, 17:13

Dylan Browne McMonagle steers Snapraeterea homeDylan Browne McMonagle steers Snapraeterea home
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Joseph O'Brien's Snapraeterea made virtually all to see off Elysium in the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Race in Roscommon.

He was sent into an early lead by 7lb-claimer Dylan Browne McMonagle in this extended seven furlong race.

The 6/5 favourite, Elysium, stalked him in second and closed on the run to the final quarter of a mile.

The favourite was ridden to try and head the leader a furlong and a half down, but couldn't get on terms.

Snapraeterea (5/4) found generously for McMonagle, and the pair increased the margin to two and a quarter lengths at the winning post.

Assistant trainer Brendan Powell said: “He deserved it. He won at Bellewstown first time up and next time at Killarney Declan (McDonogh) said if we had made more use of him, not saying he would have beaten the winner but he would have got closer, as he was staying really well at the line.

“You never know until you run them on this ground but he seems to thrive on it.

“He stays a mile, so he's made use of him, and the 7lb off has made a difference as well.

“He's tough and he gallops. He didn't pull him up until half way down the back.

“The family have improved with age. Joseph actually rode the dam (Snap Alam) for the owners.

“He's a grand horse. He's got a lovely attitude to him, very relaxed, and he'll stay further next year.”

Snapraeterea is now two from three having shed his maiden status at Bellewstown in July.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

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.