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Morehampton relishes his spin around Listowel

Morehampton in full cryMorehampton in full cry
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Johnny Murtagh's Morehampton got first run on Highbury See See as he sailed home in the Listowel Arms Hotel Handicap over the mile.

Ben Coen kicked him on at the furlong pole and his mount didn't need asking twice. He ran on well in the final 150 yards to close it out by a length and three-quarters at 3/1.

Highbury See See, the 5/2 favourite, was waiting for an out behind horses when Morehampton moved into the lead. He got daylight a furlong down and finished well without troubling the winner.

Coen said: "It was fairly straightforward and I followed Goal Exceeded , who had beaten me the last day. He jumped, travelled around and handled the track well.

"He picked up well at the furlong pole and was just doing enough coming up to the line. He is a talented horse who has taken a while to get back on track, but that should do his confidence the world of good.

"Scarlett (Mullion, owner) is a lovely lady and has been patient with this lad this year, so I'm delighted for her."

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes

1st
3/1
Tote €4.00 €1.70
2nd
1.75L
5/2Fav
€1.90
3rd
2.5L
17/2
4th
0.5L
18/1
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.