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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Bluebell Diva puts in a bright performance

Thu 8th Dec 2022, 13:58

Bluebell Diva, left, outguns Warm In Gorey Bluebell Diva, left, outguns Warm In Gorey
© Photo Healy Racing

Bluebell Diva rewarded favourite backers when delivering at 7/2 in the two mile handicap hurdle at Clonmel.

Ricky Doyle 's mount raced prominently and led four from home. Warm In Gorey looked a danger as he moved into second on the run to the penultimate hurdle.

He didn't have the answers on the run-in, though, as Bluebell Diva saw out every yard in good style to win by two and a quarter lengths.

Runner-up Warm In Gorey was a 16/1 chance and was eight lengths clear of Doyen Ta Win (4/1).

Trainer Mouse Morris said: "She ran well the last day, has improved a bit with every run and is a fine mare. She will probably run again at Limerick over the Christmas."

"The owners Margaret and Sean Casey, from Cahir, bred her and she is by the right stallion (Walk In The Park)."

Additional reporting by Tom 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.