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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.
Sun 21st Oct 2018
Downdraft knows where the line is

O'Brien brothers double up with Downdraft

5.43PM

Judgement Day stretches his rivals

It's Judgement Day in Cork

5.07PM

See Of Rome wins under Stephen Mooney

Mooney guides See Of Rome home in Naas

4.46PM

Smithscorner on his way to victory

Change of scenery does trick for Smithscorner

4.00PM

Cedars Of Lebanon in command at Naas

Cedars Of Lebanon puts them to the sword

3.46PM

Chicago May leads Dandys Ocean home

Chicago May toughs it out from the front

3.28PM

He's No Molly, near side, jumps the last with Famous Day

He's No Molly edges out Famous Day in Cork

2.57PM

Court Maid jumps the last

Court Maid lands the odds in Cork

2.27PM

San Andreas sees off Ferretti

San Andreas leads home Ballydoyle 1-2-3

2.01PM

Tue 16th Oct 2018
Royal Illusion in full flow

Royal Illusion brings up Mullins' double

5.51PM

Tikkanen Express leads them in Punchestown

Tikkanen Express not for stopping in Kildare

5.14PM

Messie, black and yellow striped cap, chases the leaders

Messie shows his nimble footwork in Punchestown

4.14PM

My Sister Sarah in charge

Walsh back in winning groove on My Sister Sarah

3.40PM

Hidden Cyclone

Time called on Hidden Cyclone's illustrious career

3.29PM

Eight Till Late, far side, outguns Stooshie

Eight Till Late holds all the aces in Punchestown

3.13PM

Smiling Eliza, right

Elliott eyes black type for Smiling Eliza

2.34PM

Sat 13th Oct 2018
Gemma's Flame wins under Jamie Codd

Gemma's Flame bursts into life at Fairyhouse

6.10PM

Andrew Slattery celebrates his treble

Slattery boots home 1,357.5/1 treble at Limerick

5.49PM

Vinabell, yellow, delivers her challenge

Nolan loves Vinabell's 'heart of a lion'

5.42PM

Drombeg Dream powers clear

Drombeg Dream wins in good style under Foley

5.01PM

Christina Simpson returns on Duchess Ravenwaves

Simpson and Duchess Ravenwaves team up well

4.42PM

Neddyvaughan takes the honours

Strong-travelling Neddyvaughan obliges for Gilligan

3.42PM

Michael Hussey guides Sir Erec home

Sir Erec shows his potential in Limerick

3.19PM

Bargy Lady lands after getting in close to the last

Bargy Lady enjoys the Fairyhouse trip

2.59PM

Hardline and Davy Russell

Hardline dominates in opener at Fairyhouse

2.26PM

Could Be King, far side, sees off Wargrave

Could Be King gets home in Limerick

2.08PM

Winiata in front at Limerick

Winiata shows improvement in Limerick

1.33PM

Tue 9th Oct 2018
Midnight Run comes home clear

Midnight Run storms home on debut

5.55PM

Penny Jane pursues Killiney Court in Galway

Penny Jane brings up Ballybrit double for Elliott

5.24PM

Voix Du Reve, left, beats Mind's Eye in Galway

Mullins at double with impressive Voix Du Reve

4.53PM

Woods Well in action at Galway

Elliott delighted with Woods Well and Russell

4.20PM

Hearts Are Trumps looks at the camera as he wins well

Hearts Are Trumps justifies support in Ballybrit

3.45PM

Whatsafellatodo, near side, unleashes his challenge

Home comforts for Cawley and Whatsafellatodo

3.11PM

Sancta Simona, near side, moves into contention at the last

Sancta Simona wins on her hurdling debut

2.47PM

Tue 2nd Oct 2018
Perfect Tapatino, blue cap, delivers his winning run

Jockey O'Brien seals brace on Perfect Tapatino

6.29PM

Fightfortheroses on his way to victory

O'Brien doubles up with Fightfortheroses

6.01PM

Nam goes for home under Dylan Hogan

Mullins praises Hogan's ride on Nam

5.26PM

Cracking Name, in the blinkers, wins under Oisin Orr

Marnane lands Naas double through Cracking Name

5.01PM

Tennesse Waltz fends off his pursuers

Tennesse Waltz still has plenty of quickstep

4.18PM

Norway comes home clear in Naas

Heffernan plots clear route on Norway

3.59PM

Smart Flies, far side, sees off Chamrousse

Smart Flies delivers for Bolger and Manning

3.15PM

Dash D'or wins as she pleases

Dash D'or delights Cotter in Naas

2.46PM

Fri 28th Sep 2018
Shane O'Callaghan and Anthony McCann with Authorative

O'Callaghan Authorative in booting home his first winner

4.44PM

Star Maker, near side, mounts his challenge in Downpatrick

Elliott shining bright with Star Maker

4.08PM

Mon 10th Sep 2018
Shatharaat scores under Wayne Lordan

Shatharaat obliges at 40/1 for Oliver and Lordan

6.04PM

Burning Question pulverises the opposition

Burning Question has all the answers in Listowel

5.25PM

Mount Tabora, far side, sees it out best

O'Brien doubles up through Mount Tabora

5.00PM

Astronomer draws clear in Listowel

Progressive Astronomer brings up his hat-trick

4.28PM

Panstarr, far side, outguns Ship Of Dreams

Panstarr puts it all in for Manning

4.19PM

Pillar, far side, fends off Polly Douglas

Pillar stands tall for Gallagher in Listowel

3.44PM

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