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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Carrig Cathal dominates in Ballinrobe feature

Tue 7th May 2019, 20:11

Carrig Cathal puts in a great leapCarrig Cathal puts in a great leap
© Photo Healy Racing

Strong-travelling Carrig Cathal (7/2) routed the opposition in the extended two mile three furlong BetVictor Handicap Chase at Ballinrobe.

Kevin Brouder sent him on from Damut racing to the second last and he strode right away to take the feature by an easy 13 lengths for trainer Stephen Mahon. Seskin Flyer (7/1) kept on for second without causing any worry to the winner.

Winning owner Tom Doran was on hand to accept the feature race prize to cheers of "Up Mayo!"

Doran's Pride won his bumper here for Doran in 1993 and this was a popular local winner after 'Mayo Day,' which was celebrated last Saturday.

The County's footballers also beat New York in the Big Apple in the first round of the Connacht Championship on Sunday.

Brouder booted home a double at Down Royal yesterday.

Additional reporting by Eamonn Murphy

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.