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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.
Sat 24th Aug 2019
Hugh Morgan guides Riviera Sun over the last

Riviera Sun shines as part of brace for de Bromhead

8.11PM

Visioman wins under Rachael Blackmore

Visioman another winning 'jolly' in Kilbeggan

7.45PM

Josephina in charge over the last

Mullins learning all the time with Josephina

7.14PM

Mark Walsh and Top Moon in action

Walsh maintains his bright form on Top Moon

6.30PM

Stratum asked to go and win his race by Patrick Mullins

Stratum different class in Killarney nightcap

5.26PM

Aaron Mackay celebrates his first double

Marlborough Sounds gives Mackay his first double

5.11PM

Lady Wannabe goes for home

Hayes boots home double on Lady Wannabe

3.14PM

National Guard, right, in winning form

O'Brien fires in a winner with National Guard

2.32PM

Troop Commander sees them off in Killarney

Troop Commander marches in at Killarney

2.00PM

Raven's Cry beats Baby Zeus in the opener

Twomey targets black type with Raven's Cry

1.21PM

Tue 20th Aug 2019
Jazzaway, near side, sees off Seanbhothar

Briar Hill's sister Jazzaway makes perfect start

8.50PM

Pump Road picks up the lead at the last

Double for McNiff on bittersweet evening

8.17PM

Adimelo leads over the last in Sligo

Adimelo lands feature for McNiff

7.58PM

Walking On Glass clear at the last

Walking On Glass brings up Fivers & Tenners payday

7.20PM

Unexpected Depth wins well with Darragh O'Keefe in the plate

Unexpected Depth scoots home for O'Keefe

6.50PM

Ciankyle and Mark Bolger in winning form

Ciankyle holds on to win in Sligo again

6.27PM

Caer pops the last in Sligo

Caer an 'early bird' in Sligo

5.46PM

Caer, right

Going reports

10.59AM

Fri 16th Aug 2019
Make A Challenge, far side, gets the better of Master Matt

Make A Challenge makes it three in a row

10.17PM

Getaway Gorgeous with Patrick Mullins in the plate

Mullins doubles up with Getaway Gorgeous

10.02PM

Acari in the clear close home

Acari delights Caldwell in Curragh

9.43PM

Josephina in winning form at Tramore

O'Keefe earns plaudits for steering Josephina home

9.32PM

Cusp Of Carabelli enjoying himself in Tramore

Two wins in 24 hours for Cusp Of Carabelli

9.21PM

Buckhurst, centre, just fends off Leo De Fury, right

O'Brien seals Curragh treble through Buckhurst

9.11PM

Southern France rewards favourite backers

Southern France stamps his class on Leger trial

6.46PM

Millisle, near side, gets up to beat Isabeau

Millisle comes home best under Foley

6.16PM

Whoyakodding tackles the last

Whoyakodding delivers under Blackmore

5.59PM

Westland Row in charge over the last

Westland Row brings up the hat-trick

5.35PM

Brook On Fifth, far side, sees off Edward Hopper

Brook On Fifth set for stakes company

5.03PM

Sun 11th Aug 2019
Summer Hill blitzes the opposition in Downpatrick

What a difference a day makes for Summer Hill

6.10PM

Jockey Mark Flanagan retires after winning on Effernock Lad for Gerry Keane

Jockey Flanagan bows out with a winner

5.59PM

Fri 9th Aug 2019
Solar Wave, near side, pips Trading Point

Ryan rides Solar Wave to last-gasp victory

9.02PM

Master Matt and Billy Lee working in unison

Master Matt Smith's handicappers in good form

8.49PM

Gustavus Weston, near side, rallies to beat Woody Creek

Gustavus Weston progressing for Murphy

8.20PM

Siskin, pink cap, sees it out best in the Curragh

Mighty Siskin gives Lyons and Keane first domestic Group One

7.45PM

Know It All powers home

Murtagh at double and aims high with Know It All

7.24PM

Hiella approaches the line in front of Sun Sign, right

Hiella delights connections with Curragh victory

6.46PM

Lady Jane Wilde hits the front

Lady Jane Wilde impresses on debut

6.27PM

Tue 6th Aug 2019
Feux De Bois

Feux De Bois seals O'Brien's treble in eventful bumper

9.22PM

October Revolution clear in Roscommon

McGraths spring an October Revolution in Roscommon

9.03PM

Cut Em Down, right, beats Cliff House

O'Brien and Slevin at double with Cut Em Down

8.07PM

Grey Waters, near side, in action at Roscommon

Grey Waters brings up plenty of bets

7.45PM

Mr Smith in charge at Roscommon

Mr Smith quickly follows up on his Ballybrit win

7.18PM

Ificudiwud delivers under Eoin Walsh

Ificudiwud an easy winner in Roscommon

6.45PM

Hereia winning under Danny Mullins

A plan comes together at 14/1 for Hereia

6.11PM

St Lawrence Gap

Going change in Roscommon

10.37AM

Sat 3rd Aug 2019
Majestic Maid in front where it counts

Majestic Maid a first Galway Festival winner for Kennedy

6.34PM

One Cool Poet and Billy Lee won their third race of the week for trainer Matthew Smith, left, and his son James

Treble-winning One Cool Poet makes history

5.58PM

Make A Challenge obliges under Joey Sheridan

Make A Challenge doubles up at the Galway Festival

5.28PM

Royal County Down at the winning post

Royal County Down seals Galway treble for O'Briens

5.08PM

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