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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Aughnacurraveel takes all Limerick plaudits

Sun 6th Jul 2014, 16:50

Aughnacurraveel and Mikey O'Connor at LimerickAughnacurraveel and Mikey O'Connor at Limerick
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“I was looking to take on Big Bucks over hurdles. I think we would have beaten him if he was right on the day, but he’s not a horse that can travel,” said Aughnacurraveel #8217;s trainer Thomas Cummins after his charge had hacked up in Limerick.

Those who were privy to Cummins’ views on Aughnacurraveel must have availed of the 5/1 on offer in the three mile chase.

The 10-year-old gelding put 10 lengths on 7/2 chance Harpsy Cord and another six lengths on 9/10 favourite Dushybeag This was a stout staying performance as he found plenty in defeating his rivals.

“He’s not a bad horse, but the press never gave him the credit he deserved and I want to get it now,” Cummins added.

“We’ll look for something in Galway for him. He’s run twice at Galway, but he didn’t seem to like it. He likes good ground though so if it is watered we’ll forget about it and leave him at home. He’s just a little bit temperamental."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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.