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Articles By Michael Graham

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.
Mon 29th Apr 2024
Hasna, near side, goes for home

Hayes at double on Hasna

7.28PM

Moss Tucker, second right, has them in trouble

Condon outlines another big campaign for Moss Tucker

6.56PM

Laugh A Minute, near side, catches Stag Night

Laugh A Minute brings home a 1-3 for McGuinness at Naas

6.21PM

Tai Tam Bay and Chris Hayes

'More mannerly' Tai Tam Bay getting the hang of things

5.55PM

Sparkling Sea, right, forges home

Lyons eyes Queen Mary for Sparkling Sea

5.20PM

Bottler'secret

Bottler'secret set for Grade 1 assignment in Punchestown

8.52AM

Fri 26th Apr 2024
L-R, Gordon Elliott, Brian McConnell, Dr Peter Fitzgerald, Jayne McConnell and Nicola Fitzgerald

Elliott doubles up with Jumping Jet in Ulster National

8.18PM

Kilbrin Rocco and Shane Fitzgerald

Kilbrin Rocco covers the diesel and more

8.00PM

Wed 24th Apr 2024
Me Wee Bonnie Lass, second left

Me Wee Bonnie Lass gives Cromwell four on the day

7.33PM

Pinot Gris lands the odds

Pinot Gris cruises home in Bellewstown opener

5.14PM

Tue 23rd Apr 2024
Johanna Whitty, right

McDonogh teams up with Bolger to win with Johanna Whitty

8.41PM

Ben Coen

Cheeky Wink brings her homework to the track

7.03PM

Annexation, red cap, bounds away

Annexation makes it an across-the-card treble for de Bromhead

6.47PM

Camelot Alexander has the race won

Harrington and Foley at double with Camelot Alexander

6.26PM

Not Negotiable eases away from her rivals

Mullins 'very excited' by newcomer Not Negotiable

5.50PM

Lady Kate and Liam Quinlan in winning form

Lady Kate delights Hackett on better ground

5.19PM

Buttermere Ridge in isolation towards the stands' side rail

Buttermere Ridge makes winning debut in Gowran

4.33PM

Pinkerton off the mark over fences

Pinkerton justifies favouritism in beginners' chase

4.07PM

The Busy Fool, near side, fends them off

The Busy Fool another winner for Rothwell

3.31PM

Morepowertoya keeps on well for Jack Kennedy

Morepowertoya Jack in remaining unbeaten for Paul

3.00PM

Mon 22nd Apr 2024
Shiroccosmagicgem, near side, pips The Brickey Ranger

Shiroccosmagicgem a first track success for Power

8.04PM

Kilmurry Jj, right, catches Gold Haven

Shinnick and Kilmurry Jj team up well

7.16PM

Brownstone in command

Brownstone delivers for red-hot Donoghue

6.14PM

Miss Gherkin and Jordan Gainford

Miss Gherkin certainly in spicy form

5.40PM

Touch Me Not dominates in Tramore

200 up for Elliott through Touch Me Not

4.59PM

Al Riffa

O'Brien outlines plans for returning Al Riffa

11.32AM

Porta Fortuna winning the Cheveley Park

O'Brien's Porta Fortuna ready for Classic bid

10.21AM

Thu 18th Apr 2024
Bleu De Vassy stretches away under Harry Swan

Intermediate trip suits Bleu De Vassy well

8.03PM

Eddies Pride obliges at 9/2

Lee dominates mares' handicap chase as Eddies Pride wins

7.22PM

Horantzau D'airy up and over the last for Paul Townend

Horantzau D'airy one for Mullins and Townend

6.58PM

Tingarran Express, far side, leads over the last from Go Gill Go

Wedding drinks are on Tingarran Express

6.37PM

Lady Bresil wins for Rachael Blackmore

Lady Bresil gives de Bromhead an across-the-card double

5.41PM

Whateys Quest in charge over the last

Whateys Quest delivers for Byrnes family

5.09PM

It Could Be You and Sean Flanagan negotiate the final flight

Flanagan unlocks another win from It Could Be You

4.34PM

Horantzau D'airy

Going update

9.08AM

Tue 16th Apr 2024
Finn Tegetmeier on Blue Mosque

Tegetmeier grabs his first racecourse winner on Blue Mosque

5.43PM

Grey horse The Niffler and Jack Kennedy

Kennedy boots home an important outside ride on The Niffler

5.20PM

Crecora Hills jumps the last well

Step up in trip sees Crecora Hills put best foot forward

4.27PM

Three In A Row, right, closes on Downtherefordancin at the last

Three In A Row makes breakthrough at Naas

3.57PM

Born Braver and Keith Donoghue, number 5, win by a length and a-quarter

Born Braver tough over the extended 2m3f

3.19PM

Cheerful Chap, far side, leads Johngus over the last

Cheerful Chap keeps Rothwell's bandwagon rolling on

2.48PM

Icare Desbois and Paul Townend

Townend cuts deficit to three in jockeys' title race

2.20PM

Clever Currency

Flynn eyes Punchestown for Clever Currency

12.52PM

Aodhan May

Aodhan May has Punchestown option if rain continues to fall

10.01AM

Thu 11th Apr 2024
Neon Diamond has the race in the bag

Elliott doubles up with Neon Diamond

6.24PM

King Of Cong off the mark in good style

King Of Cong lands sizeable bets in Limerick

5.48PM

Philip Byrnes with his parents Charles and Cora

Aodhan May wins again for Byrnes team

5.26PM

Coming Up Easy in cruise control

Coming Up Easy enjoys facile first victory

4.33PM

The Big Cloud clears the last under Sean O'Keeffe

The Big Cloud delights Crawley in Limerick

3.21PM

Doctor Nightingale heads for home

Doctor Nightingale has right prescription for Limerick

2.31PM

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