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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Barry doubles up on Duke Cass

Tue 27th Dec 2016, 16:18

Duke Cass readily delivers in LimerickDuke Cass readily delivers in Limerick
© Photo Healy Racing

Duke Cass was different class to his rivals in the rated novice hurdle at Limerick.

Johnny Barry sent him clear of his rivals before the second last and Karl Thornton's charge galloped on relentlessly to seal a victory by five and a half lengths.

Johnny Barry said of the 7/4 favourite: “He jumped and travelled great, and loves that ground. I’d say he could go for something similar. He’s a fine big horse but is only four and will make a nice chaser some day.” Tinos Tank took the runner-up berth at 11/4 with the gambled-on Hughies Bay (16/1 to 7/1) a further 14 lengths away in third.

This was Barry's second double under rules having with the other brace coming at Clonmel in September.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

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.